salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,560 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Idaho. It is number 13 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burley?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burley
| Size | Burley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $776 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $925 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,201 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,797 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burley overall?
Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Burley, so the Idaho figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burley
Life in Burley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $366 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $231,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burley, ID?
Renting in Burley costs a median of about $1,239 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Burley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,560 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burley cheap or expensive?
Burley is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $72,764. It ranks 13th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burley?
The median homeowner in Burley pays $1,204 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Burley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Idaho are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Burley?
The median home value in Burley is $231,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
11,958 people live in Burley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.