Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 162.1% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $157,250 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.1% 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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  578.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  112.6% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher