Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 2.0% cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $73,469 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Idaho Falls, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower