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 94, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Rupert has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Rupert ranks as #5 most affordable out of the 35 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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Rupert Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rupert. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Rupert is 104.
The Groceries index in Rupert is 100.
The Health index in Rupert is 75.
The Housing index in Rupert is 103.
The Transportation index in Rupert is 100.
The Utilities index in Rupert is 102.
| Living Expense | Rupert | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 107 | 100 |
Rupert Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Rupert is $326,312.
The Median Rent in Rupert is $856.
The Median Income in Rupert is $54,741.
The Home Value To Income in Rupert is 6.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Rupert is 0.19x.
Rupert, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Rupert Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rupert Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rupert Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rupert Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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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 98, 1.0x Rupert.
Jerome, ID has a cost of living index of 97, 1.0x Rupert.
Burley, ID has a cost of living index of 92, 1.0x Rupert.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rupert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 54,164 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Jerome, ID | 12,930 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Burley, ID | 11,958 | 92 | 1.0x |
