Steamboat Springs, Colorado vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 34.2% cheaper than Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $131,518 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Taos
than in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Steamboat Springs, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower