Emmett, ID vs Lincoln, ID

Emmett is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Emmett scores 83 compared to 95 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln 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 $1,245/month in Lincoln — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Emmett is more affordable at $299,000 median vs $307,800.

Median household income in Emmett is $58,523 compared to $80,818 in Lincoln (-27.6%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Emmett spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Lincoln.