Taos, New Mexico vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 12.1% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $33,634 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Taos, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher