Tucumcari, New Mexico vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 18.1% more expensive than Tucumcari, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,046 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Tucumcari, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Taos
than in Tucumcari, New Mexico
Tucumcari, NM vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Tucumcari, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher