San Francisco, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 61.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $26,709 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to San Francisco, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  53.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower