Raton, New Mexico vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 31.5% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $65,749 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Raton, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower