Medical Lake, Washington vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 6.6% more expensive than Medical Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,278 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Medical Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Medical Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Post Falls
than in Medical Lake, Washington
Medical Lake, WA vs. Post Falls, ID
Compared to Medical Lake, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower