Craigmont, ID vs Hansen, ID

Hansen is moderately more affordable than Craigmont, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Craigmont scores 76 compared to 68 for Hansen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Craigmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Craigmont is $970/month compared to $724/month in Hansen — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hansen is more affordable at $178,600 median vs $179,300.

Median household income in Craigmont is $56,818 compared to $47,396 in Hansen (+19.9%). While Craigmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Craigmont spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Hansen.