Overland Park, Kansas vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 10.5% cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,527 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Taos
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Overland Park, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower