Mill Valley, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 64.8% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $10,561 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Taos
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Mill Valley, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% lower