What is a pro or con of living in Taos, New Mexicocompared to Rancho San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Taos.

What salary do I need to live in Taos, New Mexico copmared to Rancho San Diego, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho San Diego, California could decrease to $32,243 in Taos, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SAN DIEGO vs. TAOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho San Diego, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 35.5% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $32,243 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Taos
than in Rancho San Diego, California

Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Taos, NM

Compared to Rancho San Diego, Taos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

41.2% lower

Health

5.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% lower

Cost of Food

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