South Bend, Indiana vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 28.8% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $103,040 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Taos
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Taos, NM
Compared to South Bend, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  373.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher