Bellingham, Washington vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 24.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,784 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Bellingham, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower