Taos County, NM Cost of Living


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Taos cost of living score
96
Less expensive
4.0% lower
than the US average
8.6% higher
than the New Mexico average
Taos New Mex County, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.0% lower than the U.S. average and 8.6% lower than the average for New Mexico.

Taos County, NM

Housing costs in Taos?
A typical home costs $378,800, which is 12.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.8% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Taos costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Taos?
To live comfortably in Taos New Mex County, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $72,720 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Taos?
The cost of living in Taos, NM County is 96 according to the US average Cost of Living index of 100. This means that it is slightly lower than the national average, making it a more affordable place to live. The median value of homes in Taos County is also quite low at $378,800 compared to the US average of $338,100. This means that those looking for an affordable place to call home should consider Taos County as an attractive option.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTaosNew MexicoUnited States
  96.088.4100.0
  97.493.3100
  84.582.6100.0
  113.384.3100.0
  $378,800$267,100$338,100
  103.4%100.4%100.0%
  73.784.6100.0
  97.385.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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