Fruitland, ID vs Wendell, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wendell is 15.5% 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 Wendell to Fruitland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruitland is $950/month compared to $783/month in Wendell — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wendell is more affordable at $209,600 median vs $286,300.

Median household income in Fruitland is $62,703 compared to $54,850 in Wendell (+14.3%). 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 17.1% in Wendell.