Cost of living in the Twin Falls Metro Area
2 counties across ID. Population: 116,909.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Twin Falls Metro Area
Average rent across the Twin Falls metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Twin Falls Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Twin Falls Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Twin Falls Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
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.
- Twin Falls County ID$2,944/moPop92,121 Rent$979/mo Income$65,338/yrTwin Falls County ID 92,121 $979/mo $65,338/yr $2,944/mo
- Jerome County ID$2,820/moPop24,788 Rent$900/mo Income$69,338/yrJerome County ID 24,788 $900/mo $69,338/yr $2,820/mo
Compare counties in the Twin Falls Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently 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.