Pocatello, Idaho vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 270.6% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $185,284 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
621% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Pocatello, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  270.6% 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
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  980.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  93.9% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher