Grangeville, ID vs Hansen, ID

Hansen is moderately more affordable than Grangeville, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Grangeville scores 78 compared to 68 for Hansen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grangeville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grangeville is $783/month compared to $724/month in Hansen — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hansen is more affordable at $178,600 median vs $262,000.

Median household income in Grangeville is $59,013 compared to $47,396 in Hansen (+24.5%). While Grangeville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grangeville spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Hansen.