Cambridge, ID vs Cascade, ID

Cambridge is moderately more affordable than Cascade, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 82 compared to 93 for Cascade, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cascade can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $1,010/month compared to $1,065/month in Cascade — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cambridge is more affordable at $234,700 median vs $350,000.

Median household income in Cambridge is $48,250 compared to $50,671 in Cascade (-4.8%). Cascade does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Cascade.