Blackfoot, ID Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Blackfoot, ID Summary
Cost of living in Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot is 82, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Blackfoot is 0.8x lower than the national average.
Blackfoot ranks as the #3 cheapest in Idaho out of 32.
Blackfoot ranks as the #377 cheapest out of 6,412 in the US.
The median home value in Blackfoot is $171,700.
The median income in Blackfoot is $51,971.
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Blackfoot's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Blackfoot, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Blackfoot has an overall cost of living index of 82, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Blackfoot has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Idaho's index of 99.
The standard of living in Blackfoot ranks as #3 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Blackfoot ranks as the #29 most expensive place in the Gem State.
For more reading on life in Blackfoot, check out:
- Living In Blackfoot
- Blackfoot Crime Report
- Search Homes For Sale In Blackfoot, ID
In Idaho
In America
Blackfoot Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Blackfoot. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Blackfoot is 90.
The Groceries index in Blackfoot is 93.
The Health index in Blackfoot is 91.
The Housing index in Blackfoot is 67.
The Transportation index in Blackfoot is 102.
The Utilities index in Blackfoot is 84.
| Living Expense | Blackfoot | Idaho | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 67 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 82 | 100 | |
Blackfoot, 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 2017-2021. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Blackfoot is $171,700.
The Median Rent in Blackfoot is $696.
The Median Income in Blackfoot is $51,971.
The Home Value To Income in Blackfoot is 3.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Blackfoot is 0.16x.
| Statistic | Blackfoot | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,700 | $266,500 | $244,900 |
| Median Rent | $696 | $952 | $1,163 |
| Median Income | $51,971 | $63,377 | $69,021 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.3x | 4.2x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.16x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Median Home Value
Median Rent
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Blackfoot, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Blackfoot Services Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Blackfoot Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Blackfoot Health Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Blackfoot Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho
Detailed Blackfoot Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Blackfoot
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Blackfoot. 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 87, 1.1x Blackfoot.
Pocatello, ID has a cost of living index of 87, 1.1x Blackfoot.
Ammon, ID has a cost of living index of 90, 1.1x Blackfoot.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Blackfoot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 64,399 | 87 | 1.1x |
| Pocatello, ID | 55,865 | 87 | 1.1x |
| Ammon, ID | 17,401 | 90 | 1.1x |
| Chubbuck, ID | 15,445 | 86 | 1.0x |
