Taos, New Mexico vs. Sandpoint, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandpoint, Idaho is 5.9% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,950 in Sandpoint, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandpoint, Idaho is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Sandpoint
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Sandpoint, ID
Compared to Taos, Sandpoint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher