salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,800 a year. That is $25 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 15 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Twin Falls?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Twin Falls
| Size | Twin Falls | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $802 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $777 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,106 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,501 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,698 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Twin Falls overall?
Everyday prices in the Twin Falls metro area are 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Twin Falls
Life in Twin Falls
What jobs pay in Twin Falls
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $143,270 | 10.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $135,010 | 11.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,640 | 11.8% |
| Software Developer | $124,000 | 12.5% |
| Lawyer | $105,240 | 14.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $97,220 | 16.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,070 | 16.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $82,680 | 18.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $79,190 | 19.6% |
| Operations Manager | $75,140 | 20.7% |
| Accountant | $63,460 | 24.5% |
| Police Officer | $62,150 | 25.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,920 | 25.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,890 | 25.5% |
| Electrician | $58,000 | 26.8% |
| Truck Driver | $57,330 | 27.1% |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,090 | 28.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $51,080 | 30.4% |
| Plumber | $50,700 | 30.7% |
| Carpenter | $47,470 | 32.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,830 | 40.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,690 | 40.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,670 | 40.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,360 | 40.5% |
| Firefighter | $36,940 | 42.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,940 | 44.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,900 | 48.7% |
| Cashier | $29,310 | 53.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,710 | 54.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Twin Falls?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $934 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $321,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Twin Falls, ID?
Renting in Twin Falls costs a median of about $1,295 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Twin Falls?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,800 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Twin Falls cheap or expensive?
Twin Falls is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $66,010. It ranks 15th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Twin Falls?
The median homeowner in Twin Falls pays $2,182 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Twin Falls more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Twin Falls?
The median home value in Twin Falls is $321,300, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
54,164 people live in Twin Falls. Numbers are typical (middle) values.