Bangor, Maine vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 15.0% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $63,250 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Taos
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Bangor, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% higher
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower