Hayden Lake, Idaho vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 34.2% cheaper than Hayden Lake, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $49,387 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayden Lake, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Hayden Lake, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Taos
than in Hayden Lake, Idaho
Hayden Lake, ID vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Hayden Lake, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower