Blackfoot, ID vs Chubbuck, ID

Blackfoot is moderately more affordable than Chubbuck, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Blackfoot scores 75 compared to 85 for Chubbuck, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chubbuck can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackfoot is $798/month compared to $917/month in Chubbuck — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackfoot is more affordable at $225,900 median vs $313,700.

Median household income in Blackfoot is $69,091 compared to $78,646 in Chubbuck (-12.1%). While Chubbuck is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackfoot spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Chubbuck.