Athens, Texas vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 18.5% more expensive than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,897 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Taos
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Athens, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% higher
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower