Taos, New Mexico vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 0.9% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $39,627 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Tucson
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Taos, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher