Mariposa, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 11.8% cheaper than Mariposa, California.

You would need a salary of $23,819 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mariposa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Mariposa, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Taos
than in Mariposa, California
Mariposa, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Mariposa, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower