What is the cost of living in Burley, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Burley has an overall cost of living index of 92, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Burley has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Burley ranks as #3 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Burley ranks as the #32 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Burley Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Burley. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Burley is 103.
The Groceries index in Burley is 97.
The Health index in Burley is 71.
The Housing index in Burley is 105.
The Transportation index in Burley is 102.
The Utilities index in Burley is 106.
| Living Expense | Burley | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 107 | 100 |
Burley Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Burley, 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 Burley is $330,751.
The Median Rent in Burley is $984.
The Median Income in Burley is $67,468.
The Home Value To Income in Burley is 4.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Burley is 0.18x.
Burley, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Burley Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Burley Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Burley Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Burley Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Burley
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Burley. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Twin Falls, ID has a cost of living index of 98, 1.1x Burley.
Jerome, ID has a cost of living index of 97, 1.1x Burley.
Rupert, ID has a cost of living index of 94, 1.0x Burley.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Burley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 54,164 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Jerome, ID | 12,930 | 97 | 1.1x |
| Rupert, ID | 6,190 | 94 | 1.0x |
