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Cost of Living in Idaho Falls, ID

Population 67,725 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,075
Median home value$335,500
Median household income$73,110

The median rent in Idaho Falls, ID is $1,075/month, 13% lower than the Idaho median and 24% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $335,500, about the same as the national median. Households earn a median of $73,110 a year, 6% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $43,000/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,696/mo

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Idaho Falls vs. Idaho vs. U.S.

Idaho FallsIdahoU.S.
Median rent$1,075$1,238$1,413
Median home value$335,500$418,600$332,700
Median household income$73,110$77,800$80,734
Homeownership rate64.2%72.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher31.7%31.8%35.7%
Poverty rate11.5%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.2%3.7%5.2%
Work from home9.5%13.3%15.1%
Median age33.737.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Idaho Falls, ID?

The median gross rent in Idaho Falls, ID is $1,075 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Idaho Falls, ID?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $43,000 a year in gross income.

Is Idaho Falls, ID expensive to live in?

Rent there is 24% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.6 times the median household income.

Other cities in Idaho

Boise City, IDRent $1,446 · Income $83,904Meridian, IDRent $1,805 · Income $100,795Nampa, IDRent $1,420 · Income $74,279Caldwell, IDRent $1,264 · Income $73,058Pocatello, IDRent $948 · Income $60,418Coeur d'Alene, IDRent $1,468 · Income $72,338

Cities with a similar cost of living

Benton, ARRent $1,072 · Income $72,876West Bend, WIRent $1,076 · Income $74,076Enterprise, ALRent $1,098 · Income $73,125Kernersville, NCRent $1,082 · Income $71,918Janesville, WIRent $1,054 · Income $73,446Garden City, KSRent $1,052 · Income $72,865

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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