Lakewood, Colorado vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 25.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $75,109 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Taos
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Lakewood, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower