Cost of Living Calculator - Lake San Marcos, California vs Idaho Falls, Idaho


The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 44.7% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $41,488 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos, CA vs Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Lake San Marcos, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.