Taos, New Mexico vs. Orleans, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orleans, Massachusetts is 60.9% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $80,435 in Orleans, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orleans, Massachusetts is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Orleans
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Orleans, MA
Compared to Taos, Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher