Greenville, MO vs Taos, MO

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Taos, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 56 compared to 64 for Taos, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taos can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $450/month compared to $425/month in Taos — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Taos has cheaper rent, Greenville actually has lower median home values ($126,700 vs $256,000).

Median household income in Greenville is $39,450 compared to $103,594 in Taos (-61.9%). While Taos is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, more than the 4.9% in Taos.