Chubbuck, ID vs Rexburg, ID

Chubbuck is moderately more affordable than Rexburg, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Chubbuck scores 85 compared to 93 for Rexburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rexburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chubbuck is $917/month compared to $959/month in Rexburg — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chubbuck is more affordable at $313,700 median vs $384,000.

Median household income in Chubbuck is $78,646 compared to $50,359 in Rexburg (+56.2%). Chubbuck offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chubbuck spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Rexburg.