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


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 40.4% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $29,815 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Taos
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Petaluma, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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