Gooding, ID vs Hansen, ID

Hansen is moderately more affordable than Gooding, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Gooding scores 73 compared to 68 for Hansen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gooding can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gooding is $869/month compared to $724/month in Hansen — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hansen has cheaper rent, Gooding actually has lower median home values ($175,800 vs $178,600).

Median household income in Gooding is $36,889 compared to $47,396 in Hansen (-22.2%). Hansen offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gooding spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Hansen.