Hill City, South Dakota vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 8.7% cheaper than Hill City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $45,652 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Hill City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Hill City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Taos
than in Hill City, South Dakota
Hill City, SD vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Hill City, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  42.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower