Seattle, Washington vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 49.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,386 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Seattle, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower