Cost of Living Calculator - Taos, New Mexico vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 66.0% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,023 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in San Diego
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Taos, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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