Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-03-22

Twin Falls, Idaho

In Twin Falls, Idaho, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.10 as of 2026-03-22 — $0.22 above the national average of $3.88. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,050, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.58% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Twin Falls's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$4.10

National: $3.88

16.3%vs. 2022
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,050

National: $1,900

14.0%vs. 2022

Grocery Inflation

2.58%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$12.00

Combo meal

3.1%YoY

Electricity

10.4¢/kWh

~$94/mo avg bill

35.8%vs national avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$121/mo

$1,450/yr state avg

32.6%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

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Grocery Prices

Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present

Item20222023202420252026Change
Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$2.68$2.35$2.98$4.70$2.32+2960.0%
Ground Beef (lb)$3.68$4.52$4.74$4.91$5.02+36.4%
Milk (gallon)$3.25$3.49$3.45$3.56$3.62+630.0%
Bread (lb)$1.99$2.70$2.94$3.08$3.15+1900.0%
Chicken Breast (lb)$3.46$3.64$3.73$3.78$3.80+2630.0%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$12.00

Casual Dining

$18.25

Monthly Spend

$442

+3.1% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonalds

2022: $5.78

$7.65

+32.4%

Wendys

2022: $8.82

$12.29

+39.3%

Five Guys

2022: $16.95

$20.25

+19.5%

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