American Falls, ID vs Fort Hall, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Hall is 16.1% cheaper than American Falls. With a cost index of 59 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Hall to American Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in American Falls is $710/month compared to $381/month in Fort Hall — a 86% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Hall has cheaper rent, American Falls actually has lower median home values ($172,800 vs $196,000).

Median household income in American Falls is $58,376 compared to $40,757 in Fort Hall (+43.2%). While American Falls 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 11.2% in Fort Hall.