Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 23.7% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $57,234 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Salt Lake City, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower