Tacoma, Washington vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 21.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,953 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Tacoma, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower