Bellingham, Washington vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 21.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,409 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Taos
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Bellingham, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.6% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower