Pocatello, Idaho vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 11.9% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $83,951 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Taos
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Pocatello, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower