Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 2.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $41,013 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Albuquerque, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower