Mackay, Idaho vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 13.0% more expensive than Mackay, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $56,491 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mackay, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Mackay, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Taos
than in Mackay, Idaho
Mackay, ID vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Mackay, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower