The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| Name | County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Aberdeen | Bingham | 177 |
| 2. | City of Downey | Bannock | 153 |
| 3. | City of Smelterville | Shoshone | 150 |
| 4. | City of Bancroft | Caribou | 143 |
| 5. | City of Carey | Blaine | 131 |
| 6. | City of Wilder | Canyon | 129 |
| 7. | Riverside Census Designated Place | Bingham | 127 |
| 8. | City of Georgetown | Bear Lake | 126 |
| 9. | City of Hansen | Twin Falls | 125 |
| 10. | City of Pierce | Clearwater | 125 |
| 11. | Groveland Census Designated Place | Bingham | 122 |
| 12. | City of Grace | Caribou | 119 |
| 13. | City of Mud Lake | Jefferson | 115 |
| 14. | City of Gooding | Gooding | 112 |
| 15. | City of Richfield | Lincoln | 112 |
| 16. | City of Homedale | Owyhee | 111 |
| 17. | City of Buhl | Twin Falls | 110 |
| 18. | City of Malad City | Oneida | 108 |
| 19. | City of Wendell | Gooding | 106 |
| 20. | City of Rupert | Minidoka | 105 |