Columbia, Missouri vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 3.7% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $196,982 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Columbia, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower