Arcata, California vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 0.6% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $50,323 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Post Falls
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Post Falls, ID
Compared to Arcata, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower