Rexburg, Idaho
In Rexburg, 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 $1,244, 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. Rexburg's cost-of-living index of 82 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.27
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,244
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.50
Combo meal
Electricity
12.07¢
per kWh · ~$109/mo
Car Insurance
$121/mo
$1,450/yr
Median Household Income
$58,259
36.7% 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
$1.29 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
$3.39 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
Bread (lb)
$3.02 BLS avg
$2.49 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$1.29 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Milk (gallon)$3.39 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Bread (lb)$2.49 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.92 | $3.02 | +19.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.50
Casual Dining
$16.75
Monthly Spend
$398
+2.8% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonalds
2022: $5.60
$7.38
+31.8%Wendys
2022: $8.55
$11.85
+38.6%Five Guys
2022: $16.50
$19.50
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Average 1BR: $1,020/mo · 2BR: $1,468/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
17k
Median Weekly Pay
$814
$42k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$58k
household median
Employment by Sector — Rexburg
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$51k/yr
~$43k/yr
~$44k/yr
~$15k/yr
~$46k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 16065
Highest Paying Sector
Education & Health Services
$973/wk · $51k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$286/wk · $15k/yr
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