HEAD TO HEAD
Albany vs Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls leads Albany on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Albany, OR
wins 1 of 5 factors
Idaho Falls, ID
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Albany | Idaho Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 80 | 80 |
| Affordable to rent | 72 | 79 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 34 ◆ | 25 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 35 | 59 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 20 | 32 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Albany | Idaho Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $413K | $414K |
| Typical rent | $1,631/mo | $1,430/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.2°C | 6.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.74 kWh/m²/day | 4.55 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #330 | #279 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.