Taos, New Mexico vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 7.1% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $80,357 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Maricopa
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Taos, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher