Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 15.3% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $84,737 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Taos
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Santa Fe, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower