Fairfield, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 31.2% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $89,387 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Fairfield, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower