Houston, Texas vs. Taos Pueblo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico is 11.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,518 in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos Pueblo, New Mexico is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Taos Pueblo
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Taos Pueblo, NM
Compared to Houston, Taos Pueblo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower