Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 80.2% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $164,916 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Seattle
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Idaho Falls, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.2% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher