Rexburg, ID vs Twin Falls, ID

Twin Falls is moderately more affordable than Rexburg, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Rexburg scores 93 compared to 85 for Twin Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rexburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rexburg is $959/month compared to $1,011/month in Twin Falls — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rexburg has cheaper rent, Twin Falls actually has lower median home values ($279,400 vs $384,000).

Median household income in Rexburg is $50,359 compared to $60,760 in Twin Falls (-17.1%). Twin Falls offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Rexburg spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Twin Falls.