Taos, New Mexico vs. Nags Head, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nags Head, North Carolina is 18.4% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,213 in Nags Head, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nags Head, North Carolina is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Nags Head
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Nags Head, NC
Compared to Taos, Nags Head is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  54.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher