What is the cost of living in Blackfoot, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Blackfoot has an overall cost of living index of 95, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Blackfoot has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Blackfoot ranks as #7 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Blackfoot ranks as the #28 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Blackfoot Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Blackfoot. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Blackfoot is 105.
The Groceries index in Blackfoot is 101.
The Health index in Blackfoot is 79.
The Housing index in Blackfoot is 105.
The Transportation index in Blackfoot is 99.
The Utilities index in Blackfoot is 103.
| Living Expense | Blackfoot | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 107 | 100 |
Blackfoot Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Blackfoot, ID Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Blackfoot is $369,865.
The Median Rent in Blackfoot is $839.
The Median Income in Blackfoot is $64,032.
The Home Value To Income in Blackfoot is 5.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Blackfoot is 0.16x.
Blackfoot, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Blackfoot Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Blackfoot Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Blackfoot Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Blackfoot Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Blackfoot
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Blackfoot. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Idaho Falls, ID has a cost of living index of 97, 1.0x Blackfoot.
Pocatello, ID has a cost of living index of 97, 1.0x Blackfoot.
Ammon, ID has a cost of living index of 106, 1.1x Blackfoot.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Blackfoot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 67,725 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Pocatello, ID | 57,635 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Ammon, ID | 19,064 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Chubbuck, ID | 16,126 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Shelley, ID | 5,092 | 99 | 1.0x |
