Middleton, ID vs Rigby, ID

Rigby is moderately more affordable than Middleton, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Middleton scores 94 compared to 85 for Rigby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middleton is $1,077/month compared to $1,035/month in Rigby — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rigby is more affordable at $267,200 median vs $348,900.

Median household income in Middleton is $83,681 compared to $78,278 in Rigby (+6.9%). The higher salaries in Middleton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Middleton spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Rigby.