Taos, New Mexico vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 8.8% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,400 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Worcester
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Taos, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher