Taos, New Mexico vs. Escanaba, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escanaba, Michigan is 20.5% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $39,752 in Escanaba, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escanaba, Michigan is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Escanaba
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Escanaba, MI
Compared to Taos, Escanaba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher