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


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 9.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,886 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Taos
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% higher
      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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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