Pocatello, Idaho vs. Hobbs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobbs, New Mexico is 8.2% cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $45,886 in Hobbs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobbs, New Mexico is cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hobbs
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Hobbs, NM
Compared to Pocatello, Hobbs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher