Cost of Living in Rupert, ID
Population 6,157 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Rupert a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $183,000. A poverty rate near 24% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Rupert lies roughly 145 miles east of the nearest major metro, Boise City — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 60% lower than Boise City's $456,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Rupert
The median home value in Rupert is $182,500 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $835/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,444/year is 27% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Idaho's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 61.6°F and lows of 36.5°F. Overall, Rupert has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.
Rupert has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 43 | 53 | 60 | 69 | 78 | 88 | 87 | 77 | 63 | 48 | 37 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 43 | 49 | 55 | 53 | 45 | 36 | 27 | 21 |
| Precip" | 1.05 | 0.69 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 1.69 | 0.78 | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.06 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Rupert, ID?
Rupert has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.
What is average rent in Rupert, ID?
The median gross rent in Rupert is $835 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Rupert?
The median home value in Rupert is $182,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Rupert?
The median household income in Rupert is $54,444 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Rupert, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Rupert is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Rupert, ID affordable?
Yes, Rupert is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Rupert?
Rupert has average high temperatures of 61.6°F and average lows of 36.5°F. Annual precipitation is 10.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Rupert at a Glance
- Population
- 6,157
- Median Income
- $54,444
- Home Value
- $182,500
- Median Rent
- $835/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 61.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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