Caldwell, ID vs Post Falls, ID

Caldwell is moderately more affordable than Post Falls, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Caldwell scores 94 compared to 109 for Post Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Post Falls 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 $1,313/month in Post Falls — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caldwell is more affordable at $322,100 median vs $425,100.

Median household income in Caldwell is $66,663 compared to $73,313 in Post Falls (-9.1%). The higher salaries in Post Falls partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Caldwell spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Post Falls.