Fruitland, ID vs Jerome, ID

Jerome is moderately more affordable than Fruitland, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Fruitland scores 85 compared to 76 for Jerome, 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 Fruitland is $950/month compared to $900/month in Jerome — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jerome is more affordable at $214,900 median vs $286,300.

Median household income in Fruitland is $62,703 compared to $65,343 in Jerome (-4%). Jerome offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fruitland spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Jerome.