American Falls, ID vs Blackfoot, ID

American Falls is moderately more affordable than Blackfoot, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. American Falls scores 68 compared to 75 for Blackfoot, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blackfoot can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in American Falls is $710/month compared to $798/month in Blackfoot — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: American Falls is more affordable at $172,800 median vs $225,900.

Median household income in American Falls is $58,376 compared to $69,091 in Blackfoot (-15.5%). While Blackfoot is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of American Falls spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Blackfoot.