Kimberly, ID vs Middleton, ID

Kimberly is moderately more affordable than Middleton, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Kimberly scores 85 compared to 94 for Middleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kimberly is $995/month compared to $1,077/month in Middleton — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kimberly is more affordable at $289,500 median vs $348,900.

Median household income in Kimberly is $76,587 compared to $83,681 in Middleton (-8.5%). The higher salaries in Middleton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kimberly spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Middleton.