Katy, Texas vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 8.8% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,609 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Taos
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Katy, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower