Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 3.4% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $98,186 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, 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
8% more expensive in Pocatello
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Las Cruces, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower