Bend, Oregon vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 26.4% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,786 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Taos
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Bend, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower