South San Francisco, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 55.5% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $33,341 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Taos
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to South San Francisco, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower