Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico is 43.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $169,487 in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Taos Ski Valley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Taos Ski Valley, NM
Compared to Seattle, Taos Ski Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  61.7% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower

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