Bellevue, ID vs Hayden Lake, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellevue is 23.6% cheaper than Hayden Lake. With a cost index of 118 vs 154, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellevue to Hayden Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,503/month compared to $2,036/month in Hayden Lake — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellevue is more affordable at $482,600 median vs $706,900.

Median household income in Bellevue is $72,242 compared to $104,500 in Hayden Lake (-30.9%). While Hayden Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 23.4% in Hayden Lake.