Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 73.7% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $130,295 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Seattle
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Taos, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% lower
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% higher

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