Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Taos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 27.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,474 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Taos
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Taos, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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