Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 243.5% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $171,751 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
510% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  243.5% 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
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  809.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  93.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher