Taos, New Mexico vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 12.7% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $281,832 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Post Falls
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Post Falls, ID
Compared to Taos, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher