Evanston, Illinois vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 21.6% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,205 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Taos
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Evanston, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower