Taos, New Mexico vs. La Jara, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Jara, Colorado is 19.0% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,714 in La Jara, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Jara, Colorado is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in La Jara
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. La Jara, CO
Compared to Taos, La Jara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower