Post Falls, ID vs Rexburg, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rexburg is 17.1% cheaper than Post Falls. With a cost index of 93 vs 109, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rexburg to Post Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Post Falls is $1,313/month compared to $959/month in Rexburg — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rexburg is more affordable at $384,000 median vs $425,100.

Median household income in Post Falls is $73,313 compared to $50,359 in Rexburg (+45.6%). While Post Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Post Falls spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Rexburg.