Austin, Texas vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 25.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $186,624 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Taos
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Austin, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower