Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 26.1% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,927 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Taos
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Silver Spring, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower