Puyallup, Washington vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 23.1% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,911 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Taos
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Puyallup, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.9% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower