Taos, New Mexico vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 5.2% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $157,764 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
79% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Taos, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  79.5% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher