Grand Lake, Colorado vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 21.8% cheaper than Grand Lake, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,078 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Lake, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Grand Lake, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Taos
than in Grand Lake, Colorado
Grand Lake, CO vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Grand Lake, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower