Taos, New Mexico vs. Fallbrook, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fallbrook, California is 58.4% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $118,789 in Fallbrook, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fallbrook, California is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Fallbrook
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Fallbrook, CA
Compared to Taos, Fallbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  72.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher