Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Post Falls, Idaho


The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 20.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,452 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Post Falls
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Post Falls, ID
Compared to Ames, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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