| Measure | Idaho FallsIdaho, United States Remove Idaho Falls | CasperWyoming, United States Remove Casper |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.2 | 6.5 |
| Connector Score | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Safety | — | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Things to do | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| Places to stay | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 8.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.8 | 7.8 |
| Family friendliness | 6.7 | 5.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Nightlife | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 5.6 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $103 | $100 |
| Mid-range | $153 | $142 |
| Luxury | $251 | $225 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 99 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,100 | $950 |
| Population | 72K | 59K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Idaho Falls | — | 6 h 54 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Outdoors, History, Skiing |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September | Peak: Summer and hunting season in fall |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.