Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Idaho Falls, Idaho


The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 24.5% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,349 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Altoona, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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