Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 31.0% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $52,417 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher