Taos, New Mexico vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 34.0% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,977 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Austin
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Taos, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher