Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 20.8% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $39,590 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Taos
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Salt Lake City, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower