Bellingham, Washington vs. Taos Pueblo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico is 31.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,562 in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos Pueblo, New Mexico is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Taos Pueblo
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Taos Pueblo, NM
Compared to Bellingham, Taos Pueblo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.4% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower