Twin Falls, ID Cost Of Living
Twin Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Idaho
In America
What is the cost of living in Twin Falls, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Twin Falls has an overall cost of living index of 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Idaho, Twin Falls has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Idaho's index of 94.
The standard of living in Twin Falls ranks as #777 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Twin Falls ranks as the #5,642 most expensive place in the Gem State.
Twin Falls Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
| Living Expense | Twin Falls | Idaho | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 81 | 81 | 100 | |
Twin Falls, ID Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Twin Falls | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,900 | $235,600 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $841 | $887 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $50,839 | $58,915 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.5x | 4.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Twin Falls Services Costs Vs. Idaho
| Item | Twin Falls | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.93 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $9.24 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $11.72 | $14.67 |
Detailed Twin Falls Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho
| Item | Twin Falls | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.96 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.07 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.45 | $2.05 |
Detailed Twin Falls Health Costs Vs. Idaho
| Item | Twin Falls | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $13.91 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $27.37 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.61 | $2.34 |
Detailed Twin Falls Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho
| Item | Twin Falls | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.61 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.01 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.84 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $97.6 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $98.0 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $92.5 | $99.13 |
Detailed Twin Falls Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho
| Item | Twin Falls | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.3 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $47.0 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $126.93 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $170.98 | $175.64 |
Twin Falls SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Twin Falls
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Twin Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome, ID | 11,824 | 84 | 1.0x |
| Burley, ID | 10,476 | 79 | 0.9x |
| Rupert, ID | 5,820 | 80 | 0.9x |
