Lynden, Washington vs. Ponderay, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponderay, Idaho is 23.5% cheaper than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $114,743 in Ponderay, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponderay, Idaho is cheaper than Lynden, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Ponderay
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Ponderay, ID
Compared to Lynden, Ponderay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower