Fairfax, Virginia vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 37.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,410 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Fairfax, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower