Pocatello, ID vs Post Falls, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pocatello is 29.4% cheaper than Post Falls. With a cost index of 77 vs 109, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Pocatello to Post Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pocatello is $861/month compared to $1,313/month in Post Falls — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pocatello is more affordable at $240,600 median vs $425,100.

Median household income in Pocatello is $57,931 compared to $73,313 in Post Falls (-21%). The higher salaries in Post Falls partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Pocatello spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Post Falls.