Taos, New Mexico vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 62.8% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $81,418 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Richmond
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Taos, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  80.5% higher
  Health
  43.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher