Homer, Alaska vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 11.6% cheaper than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,207 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Homer, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower