Pocatello, Idaho vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 20.2% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $60,081 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Joshua Tree
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Pocatello, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher