Kimberly, ID vs Sugar City, ID

Kimberly is moderately more affordable than Sugar City, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Kimberly scores 85 compared to 97 for Sugar City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugar City 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 $1,307/month in Sugar City — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kimberly is more affordable at $289,500 median vs $308,000.

Median household income in Kimberly is $76,587 compared to $71,944 in Sugar City (+6.5%). Kimberly offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kimberly spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Sugar City.