Taos, New Mexico vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 26.4% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,199 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Prescott
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Taos, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  53.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher