Taos, New Mexico vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 24.0% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $37,992 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Socorro
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Taos, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower