Grangeville, ID vs Middleton, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Grangeville is 17.7% cheaper than Middleton. With a cost index of 78 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Grangeville to Middleton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grangeville is $783/month compared to $1,077/month in Middleton — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grangeville is more affordable at $262,000 median vs $348,900.

Median household income in Grangeville is $59,013 compared to $83,681 in Middleton (-29.5%). While Middleton 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, more than the 15.4% in Middleton.