Pocatello, Idaho vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 19.2% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $155,006 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Ellensburg
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Pocatello, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher