Farmington, New Mexico vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 23.4% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $85,126 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Taos
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Farmington, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower