Mesa, Arizona vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 14.1% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $90,180 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Mesa, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower