Cost of Living Calculator - Kelso, Washington vs Taos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 2.0% cheaper than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,986 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Kelso, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Taos
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Kelso, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.3% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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