What is the cost of living in Kimberly, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kimberly has an overall cost of living index of 101, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Kimberly has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Kimberly ranks as #17 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Kimberly ranks as the #18 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Kimberly Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Kimberly. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Kimberly is 102.
The Groceries index in Kimberly is 98.
The Health index in Kimberly is 93.
The Housing index in Kimberly is 105.
The Transportation index in Kimberly is 101.
The Utilities index in Kimberly is 105.
| Living Expense | Kimberly | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 93 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 107 | 100 |
Kimberly Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Kimberly, 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 Kimberly is $448,259.
The Median Rent in Kimberly is $1,127.
The Median Income in Kimberly is $97,799.
The Home Value To Income in Kimberly is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Kimberly is 0.14x.
Kimberly, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Kimberly Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Kimberly Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Kimberly Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Kimberly Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Kimberly
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Kimberly. 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, 1.0x Kimberly.
Jerome, ID has a cost of living index of 97, 1.0x Kimberly.
Burley, ID has a cost of living index of 92, 0.9x Kimberly.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Kimberly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 54,164 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Jerome, ID | 12,930 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Burley, ID | 11,958 | 92 | 0.9x |
| Rupert, ID | 6,190 | 94 | 0.9x |
