Emmett, ID vs Grangeville, ID

Grangeville is moderately more affordable than Emmett, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Emmett scores 83 compared to 78 for Grangeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Emmett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Emmett is $854/month compared to $783/month in Grangeville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grangeville is more affordable at $262,000 median vs $299,000.

Median household income in Emmett is $58,523 compared to $59,013 in Grangeville (-0.8%). Grangeville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Emmett spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Grangeville.