Idaho Falls, Idaho
In Idaho Falls, Idaho, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.27 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.21 above the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,407, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Idaho Falls's cost-of-living index of 90 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.27
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,407
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$12.25
Combo meal
Electricity
12.07¢
per kWh · ~$109/mo
Car Insurance
$121/mo
$1,450/yr
Median Household Income
$76,646
30.4% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
$3.39 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
$2.49 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
Butter (lb)
$5.01 BLS avg
$5.49 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
Bacon (lb)
$7.17 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.79 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.83 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.04 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.96 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.98 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.38 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.59 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.64 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.12 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.39 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.92 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.80 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.21 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon)$3.39 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf)$2.49 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb)$5.49 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.97 | $5.01 | +26.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.96 | $7.17 | +20.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.54 | $6.79 | +22.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.40 | $1.83 | +30.7% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.05 | $5.04 | +24.4% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.04 | $11.96 | +48.8% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.45 | $4.98 | +44.3% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.82 | $4.38 | +14.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.13 | $4.59 | +11.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.08 | $2.64 | +26.9% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.68 | $2.12 | +26.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.05 | $7.39 | +46.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.05 | $4.92 | +21.5% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.63 | $5.80 | +25.3% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.86 | $8.21 | +40.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$12.25
Casual Dining
$21.18
Monthly Spend
$369
+3% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.17
$11.57
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $8.10
$12.50
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $8.68
$12.96
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.01
$5.57
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Average 1BR: $1,154/mo · 2BR: $1,660/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
61k
Median Weekly Pay
$948
$49k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$77k
household median
Employment by Sector — Idaho Falls
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$47k/yr
~$46k/yr
~$20k/yr
~$72k/yr
~$63k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 16019
Highest Paying Sector
Professional & Business Services
$1,384/wk · $72k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$388/wk · $20k/yr
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