Albany, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 54.8% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $85,887 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Taos
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Albany, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower