American Falls, ID vs New Plymouth, ID

American Falls is moderately more affordable than New Plymouth, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. American Falls scores 68 compared to 79 for New Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Plymouth 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 $988/month in New Plymouth — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: American Falls is more affordable at $172,800 median vs $199,200.

Median household income in American Falls is $58,376 compared to $59,875 in New Plymouth (-2.5%). New Plymouth does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of American Falls spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in New Plymouth.