Taos, New Mexico vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 93.2% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $144,876 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Vail
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Taos, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher