Kalama, Washington vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 2.8% cheaper than Kalama, Washington.

You would need a salary of $9,723 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalama, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Kalama, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Post Falls
than in Kalama, Washington
Kalama, WA vs. Post Falls, ID
Compared to Kalama, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher