Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-04-01

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

206.5%since 2000
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,244

National: $1,900

33.5%since 2000
Zillow ZORI Metro (2026-02)

Grocery Inflation

5.27%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$11.50

Combo meal

2.8%YoY

Electricity

12.07¢

per kWh · ~$109/mo

30.6%vs US avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$121/mo

$1,450/yr

32.6%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

Median Household Income

$58,259

36.7% goes to essentials

36.7%cost burden
Census ACS 2023
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Grocery Prices

Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present

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Eggs (dozen)

Bird flu volatility

$2.58 BLS avg

$1.29 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)

+156.4%

Ground Beef (lb)

$6.75 BLS avg

+354.4%

Milk (gallon)

$4.10 BLS avg

$3.39 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)

+44.6%

Chicken Breast (lb)

$2.04 BLS avg

$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)

+93.5%

Bread (lb)

$3.02 BLS avg

$2.49 @ Fred Meyer - Idaho Falls (FRED)

+19.0%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$11.50

Casual Dining

$16.75

Monthly Spend

$398

+2.8% YoY

Chain 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

+18.2%

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Local Workforce

2024 · BLS QCEW

Total 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

Education & Health Services
+22.0% 5yr$973/wk
22.4%

~$51k/yr

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
+5.4% 5yr$819/wk
18.7%

~$43k/yr

Professional & Business Services
-10.1% 5yr$845/wk
12.8%

~$44k/yr

Leisure & Hospitality
+14.0% 5yr$286/wk
11.4%

~$15k/yr

Construction
-8.6% 5yr$891/wk
5.6%

~$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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