American Falls, ID vs Malad City, ID

American Falls is moderately more affordable than Malad City, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. American Falls scores 68 compared to 79 for Malad City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malad City 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 $965/month in Malad City — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: American Falls is more affordable at $172,800 median vs $210,300.

Median household income in American Falls is $58,376 compared to $75,500 in Malad City (-22.7%). While Malad City 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, less than the 15.3% in Malad City.