West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 3.0% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $96,808 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Idaho Falls
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to West Lafayette, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher