Hayden, ID vs Post Falls, ID

Post Falls is moderately more affordable than Hayden, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Hayden scores 122 compared to 109 for Post Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayden is $1,676/month compared to $1,313/month in Post Falls — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Post Falls is more affordable at $425,100 median vs $445,700.

Median household income in Hayden is $77,534 compared to $73,313 in Post Falls (+5.8%). Hayden does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayden spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Post Falls.