Fruitland, ID vs Gooding, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Gooding is 15.8% cheaper than Fruitland. With a cost index of 73 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Gooding to Fruitland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruitland is $950/month compared to $869/month in Gooding — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gooding is more affordable at $175,800 median vs $286,300.

Median household income in Fruitland is $62,703 compared to $36,889 in Gooding (+70%). While Fruitland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fruitland spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Gooding.