Cost of Living Calculator - Surprise, Arizona vs Taos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 10.2% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $67,333 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Taos
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs Taos, NM
Compared to Surprise, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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