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


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 19.0% cheaper than Arnold, California.

You would need a salary of $60,780 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arnold, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Arnold, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Taos
than in Arnold, California
Arnold, CA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Arnold, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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