Ellensburg, Washington vs. Rathdrum, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rathdrum, Idaho is 12.4% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $146,171 in Rathdrum, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rathdrum, Idaho is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Rathdrum
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Rathdrum, ID
Compared to Ellensburg, Rathdrum is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher