What is the cost of living in Rigby, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rigby has an overall cost of living index of 95, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Rigby has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Rigby ranks as #7 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Rigby ranks as the #28 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Rigby Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rigby. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Rigby is 103.
The Groceries index in Rigby is 101.
The Health index in Rigby is 88.
The Housing index in Rigby is 103.
The Transportation index in Rigby is 104.
The Utilities index in Rigby is 104.
| Living Expense | Rigby | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 107 | 100 |
Rigby Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Rigby, 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 Rigby is $472,609.
The Median Rent in Rigby is $1,180.
The Median Income in Rigby is $85,056.
The Home Value To Income in Rigby is 5.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Rigby is 0.17x.
Rigby, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Rigby Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rigby Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rigby Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rigby Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rigby
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Rigby. 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 Rigby.
Rexburg, ID has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Rigby.
Ammon, ID has a cost of living index of 106, 1.1x Rigby.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rigby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 67,725 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Rexburg, ID | 40,543 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Ammon, ID | 19,064 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Blackfoot, ID | 12,782 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Shelley, ID | 5,092 | 99 | 1.0x |
