Yelm, Washington vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 2.1% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,932 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in Post Falls
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Post Falls, ID
Compared to Yelm, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower