Poway, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 44.8% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $110,463 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Taos
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Poway, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower