Pocatello, Idaho vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 14.9% cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $42,526 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Socorro
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Pocatello, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower