Boise City, Idaho vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 25.9% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $37,039 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Boise City, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower