Glenns Ferry, ID vs Lincoln, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Glenns Ferry is 26.3% cheaper than Lincoln. With a cost index of 70 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Glenns Ferry to Lincoln should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenns Ferry is $725/month compared to $1,245/month in Lincoln — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenns Ferry is more affordable at $189,400 median vs $307,800.

Median household income in Glenns Ferry is $51,625 compared to $80,818 in Lincoln (-36.1%). 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 Glenns Ferry spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Lincoln.