Boston, Massachusetts vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 39.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,691 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Boston, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% lower