Burley, ID vs Emmett, ID

Burley is moderately more affordable than Emmett, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Burley scores 78 compared to 83 for Emmett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Emmett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burley is $920/month compared to $854/month in Emmett — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Emmett has cheaper rent, Burley actually has lower median home values ($213,700 vs $299,000).

Median household income in Burley is $63,315 compared to $58,523 in Emmett (+8.2%). Burley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burley spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Emmett.