Coeur d'Alene, ID vs Longview, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Longview is 15.5% cheaper than Coeur d'Alene. With a cost index of 96 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Longview to Coeur d'Alene should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Coeur d'Alene is $1,328/month compared to $1,119/month in Longview — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longview is more affordable at $339,000 median vs $451,600.

Median household income in Coeur d'Alene is $70,845 compared to $60,844 in Longview (+16.4%). While Coeur d'Alene is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coeur d'Alene spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.1% in Longview.