Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Pocatello, Idaho


The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 26.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,255 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Pocatello, ID
Compared to Tacoma, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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