Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 61.8% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $121,321 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Washington
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Idaho Falls, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  81.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher