La Mesa, California vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 28.6% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $15,946 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Post Falls
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Post Falls, ID
Compared to La Mesa, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% lower
      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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower