Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 10.3% cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $67,266 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Idaho Falls, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% lower
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher