Cortez, Colorado vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 13.0% more expensive than Cortez, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,477 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortez, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Cortez, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Taos
than in Cortez, Colorado
Cortez, CO vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Cortez, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower