Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 8.1% cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $45,972 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Lead
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Idaho Falls, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher