Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 0.7% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $74,453 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Post Falls
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Post Falls, ID
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower