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Is Rigby, ID expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8797% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$91,733about $7,644/month · 5% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$336,2001% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,160 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Idaho. It is number 29 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Rigby?

Under $25k
12.1%
$25k–50k
19.7%
$50k–100k
45.9%
$100k–150k
15.8%
$150k+
3.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Rigby

SizeRigbyU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,040$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,596$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Rigby 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 Rigby, so the Idaho figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Rigby

🏛️ Property tax$2,180a year · 0.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$95a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Rigby

Commute to work22.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rigby?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $454 a month less.

Renting
$1,879
Owning
$2,333

Owning assumes a typical $336,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Rigby, ID?

Renting in Rigby costs a median of about $1,879 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,160 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Rigby cheap or expensive?

Rigby is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $91,733. It ranks 29th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Rigby?

The median homeowner in Rigby pays $2,180 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.

Is Rigby 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 Rigby?

The median home value in Rigby is $336,200, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,404 people live in Rigby. Numbers are typical (middle) values.