Asheville, North Carolina vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 8.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,695 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Taos
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Asheville, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower