Caldwell, ID vs Twin Falls, ID

Twin Falls is moderately more affordable than Caldwell, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Caldwell scores 94 compared to 85 for Twin Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caldwell 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 $1,011/month in Twin Falls — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Twin Falls is more affordable at $279,400 median vs $322,100.

Median household income in Caldwell is $66,663 compared to $60,760 in Twin Falls (+9.7%). The higher salaries in Caldwell 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, more than the 20% in Twin Falls.