Tumwater, Washington vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 20.8% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,505 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Tumwater, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower