Eagle, ID vs Hayden, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hayden is 18.9% cheaper than Eagle. With a cost index of 122 vs 144, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hayden to Eagle should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle is $1,753/month compared to $1,676/month in Hayden — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hayden is more affordable at $445,700 median vs $711,500.

Median household income in Eagle is $118,037 compared to $77,534 in Hayden (+52.2%). While Eagle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Hayden.