| Measure | TaosNew Mexico, United States Remove Taos |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 4.9 |
| Connector Score | 5.2 |
| Safety | 2.9 |
| Affordability | 6.0 |
| Transportation | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 4.3 |
| Things to do | 4.9 |
| Food & dining | 3.5 |
| Places to stay | 4.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 6.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 3.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.4 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $133 |
| Mid-range | $213 |
| Luxury | $420 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 105 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,200 |
| Population | 6,526 |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | Skiing |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports |
| When to go | Peak: Ski season, summer, and fall color/Fies… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.