Mesquite, Texas vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 1.2% cheaper than Mesquite, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,387 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesquite, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Mesquite, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Taos
than in Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite, TX vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Mesquite, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower