Scituate, Massachusetts vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 38.6% cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,706 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Taos
than in Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate, MA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Scituate, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower