Hayden, ID vs Rathdrum, ID

Rathdrum is moderately more affordable than Hayden, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Hayden scores 122 compared to 108 for Rathdrum, 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 $1,412/month in Rathdrum — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rathdrum is more affordable at $381,800 median vs $445,700.

Median household income in Hayden is $77,534 compared to $86,431 in Rathdrum (-10.3%). Rathdrum offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayden spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Rathdrum.