Dripping Springs, Texas vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 33.6% cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,828 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Taos
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Dripping Springs, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher