What is a pro or con of living in Idaho Falls, Idahocompared to Rochester, New York?

Median Home Cost is 163% more expensive in Idaho Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Idaho Falls, Idaho copmared to Rochester, New York?

A salary of $55,000 in Rochester, New York should increase to $61,544 in Idaho Falls, Idaho (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCHESTER vs. IDAHO FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, New York vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 11.9% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,544 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY vs. Idaho Falls, ID

Compared to Rochester, Idaho Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

170.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.9% lower

Commute

17.9% lower

Health

0.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Rochester, New York vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, NY vs. Idaho Falls, ID

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