Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 8.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $46,000 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Taos
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Minneapolis, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower