Taos, New Mexico vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 14.9% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,217 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
74% more expensive in Las Vegas
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Taos, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher