What is a pro or con of living in Idaho Falls, Idahocompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Idaho Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Idaho Falls, Idaho copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $47,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $29,055 in Idaho Falls, Idaho (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. IDAHO FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 38.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $29,055 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Idaho Falls, ID

Compared to Washington, Idaho Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.1% lower

Commute

45.0% lower

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Idaho Falls, ID

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