Sterling, Colorado vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 15.2% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,611 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Sterling, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower