Lawton, Oklahoma vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 30.0% more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $130,013 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Taos
than in Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton, OK vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Lawton, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower