2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Taos, NM vs Hanover, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in Hanover or is it cheaper to live in Taos?
- Hanover is 36.8% more expensive than Taos.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hanover or Taos?
- Hanover housing costs are 90.2% more expensive than Taos housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Taos or is Health Care more affordable in Hanover.
- Health related expenses are 6.0% more in Hanover.
 Taos, NMHanover, MAUnited States
 Overall96.0131.3100
 Food & Groceries99.1110.9100
 Health84.589.6100
 Housing114.6218.0100
 Median Home Cost$386,900$696,300$338,100
 Utilities106114100
 Transportation73.8130.4100
 Miscellaneous97.0139.1100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Hanover    2 Reviews

Nice suburb with good size lots and mostly very nice homes. Few drawbacks....not enough street lights and not enough sidewalks on the streets! Also the lower half of  More

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Great town, great schools but couple of drawbacks. They don't have enough street lights and sidewalks on their streets. Also, the lower half of Route 53 is dumpy!!   More

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