Memphis, Tennessee vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 24.6% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $124,645 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Taos
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Memphis, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher