Costa Mesa, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 47.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $104,724 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Costa Mesa, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower