Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Taos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 15.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $63,055 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Taos
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Modesto, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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