Berkeley, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 59.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $20,269 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Taos
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Berkeley, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower