Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 16.7% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,638 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Taos
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Chapel Hill, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower