Taos, New Mexico vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 6.9% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,468 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Taos, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher