Blackfoot, ID vs Lewiston, ID

Blackfoot is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Blackfoot scores 75 compared to 83 for Lewiston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewiston 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 $938/month in Lewiston — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackfoot is more affordable at $225,900 median vs $290,900.

Median household income in Blackfoot is $69,091 compared to $71,047 in Lewiston (-2.8%). Lewiston 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 Blackfoot spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Lewiston.