Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 8.2% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $68,869 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Detroit
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Taos, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  141.6% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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