Nampa, ID vs Twin Falls, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Twin Falls is 18.9% cheaper than Nampa. With a cost index of 85 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Twin Falls to Nampa should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Nampa is $1,340/month compared to $1,011/month in Twin Falls — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Twin Falls is more affordable at $279,400 median vs $332,500.

Median household income in Nampa is $72,122 compared to $60,760 in Twin Falls (+18.7%). The higher salaries in Nampa partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Nampa spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Twin Falls.