Glendale, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 49.9% cheaper than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $35,091 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Taos
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Glendale, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower