Pocatello, ID vs Twin Falls, ID

Pocatello is moderately more affordable than Twin Falls, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Pocatello scores 77 compared to 85 for Twin Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Twin Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pocatello is $861/month compared to $1,011/month in Twin Falls — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pocatello is more affordable at $240,600 median vs $279,400.

Median household income in Pocatello is $57,931 compared to $60,760 in Twin Falls (-4.7%). Twin Falls 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 Pocatello spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Twin Falls.