Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nampa, ID
VS
St. George, UT
🏆 St. George leads 15 of 23 categories
Nampa
Idaho
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,346
Violent Crime Index
93
Population
102,598 ✓ Larger
St. George
Utah
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.1
Median Household Income
$69,333 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
55 ✓ Safer
Population
96,174
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nampa, ID
Pros
Homes cost $126k less ($289,400 vs $415,200)
Rent averages $134/mo less ($1,201 vs $1,335)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 93.4)
Cooler summers — July highs near 93°F vs 102°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than St. George
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
St. George, UT
Pros
41% less violent crime than Nampa
Violent crime is well below the national average (210.0 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 40°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $415,200
Higher rents — median is $1,335/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 102°F
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Nampa
Key Differences at a Glance
Nampa
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 93.4 vs 96.1 (100 = US avg)
Nampa
Median Home Value
$126k less
$289,400 vs $415,200
St. George
Median Income
$1,987
$69,333 vs $67,346/yr
St. George
Violent Crime
41% lower
210.0 vs 353.1 per 100k
St. George
Summer Heat
8.6°F warmer
July avg high 101.9°F vs 93.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nampa, ID | St. George, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 93.4 ✓ Cheaper | 96.1 |
| Median Home Value | $289,400 ✓ Lower | $415,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,201 ✓ Lower | $1,335⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,346 | $69,333 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% ✓ Lower | 3.3% |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.5 min | 16.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.0% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 93 | 55 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 48 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (84) | B- (93) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.4% | 32.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.7% | 94.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT | Washington District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 39.5°F | 54.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F | 101.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.0" | 9.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.7" | 1.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,598 ✓ Larger | 96,174 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 37.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.9% ✓ Higher | 67.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 22.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nampa's cost of living index is 93.4 vs St. George's 96.1 (US average = 100).
Nampa is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, St. George leads 15 of 23 categories. Nampa wins 8 and St. George wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Nampa to St. George or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($289,400 vs $415,200 median home), income ($67,346 vs $69,333), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nampa, ID and St. George, UT are about 476 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.