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Cost of living in the Twin Falls Metro Area

2 counties across ID. Population: 116,909.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$962/mo
Avg. household income
$66,186/yr
Avg. home value
$284,495
Avg. monthly cost
$2,918/mo

Last updated May 22, 2026

Rent in the Twin Falls Metro Area

Average rent across the Twin Falls metro area, weighted by county population.

Studio
$858
per month
1 bedroom
$962
per month
2 bedroom
$1,251
per month
3 bedroom
$1,748
per month
4 bedroom
$2,102
per month

Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)

Income and earnings in the Twin Falls Metro Area

Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.

Household income
$66,186
per year
Individual earnings
$36,191
per year
Per capita
$32,557
per year

Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)

Home values in the Twin Falls Metro Area

Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.

Average home value
$284,495
Average annual property tax
$1,881

Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)

Energy costs in the Twin Falls Metro Area

Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.

Monthly electricity
$110
per month
Monthly gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,944
per year

Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)

All 2 counties in the Twin Falls Metro Area

The Twin Falls metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.

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Frequently asked questions about the Twin Falls Metro Area

Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.

What is the cost of living in the Twin Falls Metro Area?

The estimated average cost of living in the Twin Falls metro area is approximately $2,918 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.

What is the average rent in the Twin Falls Metro Area?

The average one-bedroom rent across the Twin Falls metro area is $962 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.

What is the cheapest county in the Twin Falls Metro Area?

Jerome County, ID is the most affordable county in the Twin Falls metro area at approximately $2,820 per month for a single person.

What is the most expensive county in the Twin Falls Metro Area?

Twin Falls County, ID is the most expensive county in the Twin Falls metro area at approximately $2,944 per month for a single person.

How many counties are in the Twin Falls Metro Area?

The Twin Falls metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Twin Falls County, Jerome County.

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About this data

All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.