Sumas, Washington vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 15.2% cheaper than Sumas, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,395 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumas, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Sumas, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Sumas, Washington
Sumas, WA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Sumas, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower