Lafayette, Indiana vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 8.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,345 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Pocatello
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Lafayette, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher