Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 18.5% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $81,519 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Taos
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower