Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Taos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 20.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $59,686 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Taos
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Santa Maria, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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