Galax, Virginia vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 32.0% more expensive than Galax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,984 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Galax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Galax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Taos
than in Galax, Virginia
Galax, VA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Galax, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower