Kimberly, ID vs Payette, ID

Payette is moderately more affordable than Kimberly, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Kimberly scores 85 compared to 78 for Payette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kimberly 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 $846/month in Payette — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Payette is more affordable at $247,700 median vs $289,500.

Median household income in Kimberly is $76,587 compared to $55,455 in Payette (+38.1%). While Kimberly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kimberly spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Payette.