Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 3.9% cheaper than Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $9,606 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Salem
than in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
Ranchos De Taos, NM vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Ranchos De Taos, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher