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Is Kimberly, ID expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,19532% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,476about $8,790/month · 21% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$339,4002% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18 minutes. Most homes (82.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,800 a year. That is $23 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 9 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kimberly
$1,195
Shelley
$1,675
Rigby
$1,879
Preston
$860
Weiser
$946
Rupert
$908
Fruitland
$846

How much do households earn in Kimberly?

Under $25k
16.4%
$25k–50k
16.7%
$50k–100k
43.3%
$100k–150k
19.8%
$150k+
3.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Kimberly overall?

Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).

Housing
90
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
70
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kimberly, so the Idaho figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Kimberly

🏛️ Property tax$1,818a year · 0.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$124a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kimberly

Commute to work18 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home82.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kimberly?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,160 a month less.

Renting
$1,195
Owning
$2,355

Owning assumes a typical $339,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,940 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kimberly, ID?

Renting in Kimberly costs a median of about $1,195 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.

How much do I need to make to live in Kimberly?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,800 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kimberly cheap or expensive?

Kimberly is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.6% of the typical household income of $105,476. It ranks 9th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kimberly?

The median homeowner in Kimberly pays $1,818 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.

Is Kimberly 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 Kimberly?

The median home value in Kimberly is $339,400, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,111 people live in Kimberly. Numbers are typical (middle) values.