Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 16.8% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $87,585 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Pocatello
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Alamogordo, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher