Thousand Oaks, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 41.9% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $29,026 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Taos
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower