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


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 56.5% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $32,620 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Taos
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Pacifica, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower

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