HEAD TO HEAD
Durham vs Idaho Falls
Durham and Idaho Falls split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Durham, NC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Idaho Falls, ID
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Durham | Idaho Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 80 | 80 |
| Affordable to rent | 69 | 79 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 78 ◆ | 25 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 | 59 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 77 ◆ | 32 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Durham | Idaho Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $414K | $414K |
| Typical rent | $1,703/mo | $1,430/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.4°C | 6.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day | 4.55 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #95 | #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.