Rupert, ID Cost Of Living

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Updated: 2025-10-24

Cost Of Living In Rupert, ID Summary

Cost of living in Rupert research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Rupert is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Idaho, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

  • The cost of living index in Rupert is 90, with 100 being the average.

  • The cost of living index in Rupert is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • Rupert ranks as the #3 cheapest in Idaho out of 33.

  • Rupert ranks as the #1,206 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.

  • The median home value in Rupert is $322,391.

  • The median income in Rupert is $54,444.

Table Of Contents

  1. Summary
  2. National Comparison
  3. Housing Breakdown
  4. Detailed Pricing
  5. Nearby Comparisons
90
Rupert's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

What is the cost of living in Rupert, ID?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rupert has an overall cost of living index of 90, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.

Compared to Idaho, Rupert has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Idaho's index of 94.

The standard of living in Rupert ranks as #3 most affordable out of the 33 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Rupert ranks as the #30 most expensive place in the Gem State.

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3 out of 33
In Idaho
1,206 out of 6,489
In America

Rupert Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rupert. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Rupert is 94.

  • The Groceries index in Rupert is 96.

  • The Health index in Rupert is 98.

  • The Housing index in Rupert is 70.

  • The Transportation index in Rupert is 98.

  • The Utilities index in Rupert is 85.

Living Expense Rupert Idaho National Average
Overall 90 94 100
Services 94 99 100
Groceries 96 103 100
Health 98 98 100
Housing 70 86 100
Transportation 98 103 100
Utilities 85 86 100
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Rupert Cost of Living Vs. ID

Rupert, 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 2019-2023. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Rupert is $322,391.

  • The Median Rent in Rupert is $835.

  • The Median Income in Rupert is $54,444.

  • The Home Value To Income in Rupert is 5.9x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Rupert is 0.18x.

Statistic Rupert Idaho United States
Median Home Value $322,391 $468,436 $303,400
Median Rent $835 $1,150 $1,348
Median Income $54,444 $74,636 $78,538
Home Value To Income 5.9x 6.3x 3.9x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.18x 0.18x 0.21x
$322,391
Median Home Value
$835
Median Rent
$54,444
Median Income

Rupert, ID Costs By Category

Detailed Rupert Services Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Rupert Idaho
Shampoo $1.04 $1.28
Movie $11.75 $12.13
Bowling $12.32 $18
Haircut $22.96 $24.26
Beauty Salon $36.09 $45.56

Detailed Rupert Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Rupert Idaho
Ground Beef $6.63 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.36 $1.57
Milk $4.52 $4.67
Potatoes $4.62 $4.93
Pizza $10.57 $12.09
Beer $10.41 $10.41
Toothpaste $4.16 $3.7

Detailed Rupert Health Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Rupert Idaho
Optometrist $130.57 $125.68
Doctor $151.89 $135.78
Dentist $97.67 $113.29

Detailed Rupert Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Rupert Idaho
Gasoline $3.7 $3.46
Tire Balancing $49.7 $59.92

Detailed Rupert Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Rupert Idaho
All Electricity $161.77 $193.99
Phone $177.84 $192.25

Rupert SnackAbility

5
/10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
9

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rupert

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Rupert. 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 93, 1.0x Rupert.

  • Jerome, ID has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Rupert.

  • Burley, ID has a cost of living index of 88, 1.0x Rupert.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Rupert
Twin Falls, ID 53,219 93 1.0x
Jerome, ID 12,689 91 1.0x
Burley, ID 11,721 88 1.0x

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