Is Taos a good place to retire?
Taos can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.
Open the fuller city picture
Move from the overview into the factors that usually decide whether Taos deserves a deeper look.
Everyday picture
Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.
Cost & Budget
Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)
estimated
$3,710
Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)
estimated
$2,814
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- Housing
- $1,453
- Utilities
- $87
- Food
- $516
- Transportation
- $758
Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)
estimated
$4,068
Typical 1BR Rent
city
$767
Cost Pressure
estimated
Poor
Healthcare Access
city
Very Good
Hospitals Nearby
city
2
Primary Care Access
city
Good
Pharmacy Convenience
city
Very Good
Quality of Life
Safety
estimated
2.8 / 5 · Fair
Violent Crime Level
city
Poor
Property Crime Level
city
Very Poor
Climate Comfort
estimated
4.2 / 5 · Excellent
Summer Heat
estimated
5 / 5 · Excellent
Winter Comfort
estimated
3.5 / 5 · Very Good
Air Quality
estimated
4.1 / 5 · Very Good
Walkability
city
1.8 / 5 · Moderate
Internet Speed
city
88 Mbps
Age 50+
city
51.9% · Very strong 50+ presence