Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 1.1% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,146 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Houston
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs Houston, TX
Compared to Taos, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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