Helena, Montana vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 2.8% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $48,592 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Taos
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Helena, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower