Palo Alto, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 78.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $10,756 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Palo Alto, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower