Silver City, New Mexico vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 24.2% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $62,082 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Taos
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Silver City, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower