Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 26.1% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $113,499 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Taos
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Shreveport, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% higher
      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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower