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Woodland Park, CO vs Taos, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Taos or is it cheaper to live in Woodland Park?
- Taos is 11.2% less expensive than Woodland Park.

Which city has more affordable housing, Taos or Woodland Park?
- Taos housing costs are 19.5% less expensive than Woodland Park housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Woodland Park or is Health Care more affordable in Taos.
- Health related expenses are 3.7% more in Taos.
 Woodland Park, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock96.0100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.5100
 Housing142.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$386,900$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.8100
 Miscellaneous132.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Woodland Park    4 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I think the state January low temperature reading of 3 degrees is way too low. Most other weather services report the January low, at about 10 degrees warmer which would  More

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Over 7 years ago

We've lived here for 15 years and love it. Our new neighbors, who moved here a year ago from Virginia, refer to it as "Paradise." We like the clean air and sunshine.   More

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Over 9 years ago

I still like Woodland Park, CO and despite the fact that I went through a terrible divorce there, its a beautiful and quaint little place to live. You do need some  More

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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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