Taos, New Mexico vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 12.5% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,263 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Taos, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher