Seattle, Washington vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 48.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $514,303 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Seattle, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower