Nevada City, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 28.1% cheaper than Nevada City, California.

You would need a salary of $35,938 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Nevada City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Nevada City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Taos
than in Nevada City, California
Nevada City, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Nevada City, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower