Idaho Falls, ID vs Nampa, ID

Idaho Falls is moderately more affordable than Nampa, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Idaho Falls scores 86 compared to 101 for Nampa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nampa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Idaho Falls is $992/month compared to $1,340/month in Nampa — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Idaho Falls is more affordable at $298,600 median vs $332,500.

Median household income in Idaho Falls is $69,630 compared to $72,122 in Nampa (-3.5%). Nampa 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 Idaho Falls spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Nampa.