Taos, New Mexico vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 10.7% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $80,404 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Taos, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher