Burley, ID vs Fruitland, ID

Burley is moderately more affordable than Fruitland, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Burley scores 78 compared to 85 for Fruitland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fruitland 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 $950/month in Fruitland — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burley is more affordable at $213,700 median vs $286,300.

Median household income in Burley is $63,315 compared to $62,703 in Fruitland (+1%). 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 18.2% in Fruitland.