Fruitland, ID vs Grangeville, ID

Grangeville is moderately more affordable than Fruitland, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Fruitland scores 85 compared to 78 for Grangeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fruitland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruitland is $950/month compared to $783/month in Grangeville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grangeville is more affordable at $262,000 median vs $286,300.

Median household income in Fruitland is $62,703 compared to $59,013 in Grangeville (+6.3%). The higher salaries in Fruitland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fruitland spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Grangeville.