Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 32.1% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $67,932 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Taos
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Scottsdale, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower