Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 125.6% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $225,564 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Alameda
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.6% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  385.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher