Vail, Colorado vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 48.2% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $25,884 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Taos
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Vail, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% lower
      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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower