Vallejo, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 25.9% cheaper than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $37,040 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Taos
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Vallejo, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower