Caldwell, ID vs Nampa, ID

Caldwell is moderately more affordable than Nampa, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Caldwell scores 94 compared to 101 for Nampa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nampa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caldwell is $1,135/month compared to $1,340/month in Nampa — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caldwell is more affordable at $322,100 median vs $332,500.

Median household income in Caldwell is $66,663 compared to $72,122 in Nampa (-7.6%). While Nampa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caldwell spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Nampa.