Cost of Living Calculator - Alamo, California vs Taos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 71.4% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $14,277 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Taos
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Alamo, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.4% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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