Nampa, ID vs Rexburg, ID

Rexburg is moderately more affordable than Nampa, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Nampa scores 101 compared to 93 for Rexburg, 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 Nampa is $1,340/month compared to $959/month in Rexburg — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rexburg has cheaper rent, Nampa actually has lower median home values ($332,500 vs $384,000).

Median household income in Nampa is $72,122 compared to $50,359 in Rexburg (+43.2%). While Nampa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nampa spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Rexburg.