Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs Plains, Montana


The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 7.8% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,118 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
60% cheaper in Plains
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs Plains, MT
Compared to Taos, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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