Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 72.3% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $132,593 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in San Diego
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher