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Taos, NM vs Lander, WY

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Is it cheaper to live in Lander or is it cheaper to live in Taos?
- Lander is 3.7% less expensive than Taos.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lander or Taos?
- Lander housing costs are 18.2% less expensive than Taos housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Taos or is Health Care more affordable in Lander.
- Health related expenses are 73.5% more in Lander.
 Taos, NMLander, WYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.4100
 Food & Groceries99.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock146.6100
 Housing114.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$355,900$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.6100
 Miscellaneous97.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Lander    10 Reviews

I lived in Florida for 21 years and decided to get a life and moved to Lander, Wyoming. For me, this place is exactly what I’d been wanting. I don’t like the crowds and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lander, WY, is noisy. First responder agencies in town run sirens on almost every call. Multiple tornado sirens around town are used to notify firefighters of fire  More

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Have lived and worked full time here for past 3.5 yrs, in WY for 18. It is a beautiful area to visit for outdoor recreation--hiking, climbing, mtn biking, xc skiing,  More

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