Santa Rosa, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 31.9% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $12,254 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Taos
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Santa Rosa, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower