Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs Avalon, California


The cost of living in Avalon, California is 66.5% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,230 in Avalon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Avalon, California is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Avalon
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs Avalon, CA
Compared to Taos, Avalon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  111.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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