Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs Fort Benton, Montana


The cost of living in Fort Benton, Montana is 16.6% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $41,718 in Fort Benton, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Benton, Montana is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fort Benton
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs Fort Benton, MT
Compared to Taos, Fort Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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