Jerome, ID vs Rigby, ID

Jerome is moderately more affordable than Rigby, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Jerome scores 76 compared to 85 for Rigby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rigby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jerome is $900/month compared to $1,035/month in Rigby — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jerome is more affordable at $214,900 median vs $267,200.

Median household income in Jerome is $65,343 compared to $78,278 in Rigby (-16.5%). While Rigby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jerome spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Rigby.