Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, South Dakota vs Idaho Falls, Idaho


The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 18.9% more expensive than Buffalo, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $89,189 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Buffalo, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Buffalo, South Dakota
Buffalo, SD vs Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Buffalo, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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