Santa Fe, NM vs Taos, NM

Santa Fe, NM vs Taos, NM: What the data shows

Santa Fe, NM is in Santa Fe, NM while Taos, NM is in Taos, NM — both in the same state. On home prices, Taos, NM is the more affordable option at $357,200 median — $257,300 less than Santa Fe, NM's $614,500. WYLT rates Santa Fe, NM as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Taos, NM as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Taos, NM has the stronger safety profile of the two. Santa Fe, NM has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Taos, NM has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Santa Fe, NM has Low flood risk and Taos, NM has Low flood risk.

Taos, NM is the more walkable neighborhood. Santa Fe, NM scores N/A/100 versus Taos, NM's 46/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Santa Fe, NM has the higher school rating — Santa Fe, NM rates 7.2/10 and Taos, NM rates 6.7/10.