Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 11.5% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $55,749 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Las Cruces, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower