Mountain Home, Idaho vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 1.8% more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $50,884 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Pocatello
than in Mountain Home, Idaho
Mountain Home, ID vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Mountain Home, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher