Taos, New Mexico vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 8.4% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $45,807 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Taos, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower