Taos, New Mexico vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 23.4% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,698 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Durango
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Durango, CO
Compared to Taos, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher