Pocatello, Idaho vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 1.7% cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $98,262 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Pocatello, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower