Taos, New Mexico vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 75.8% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $87,888 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Taos, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.8% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher