Kuna, ID vs Rathdrum, ID

Rathdrum is moderately more affordable than Kuna, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Kuna scores 116 compared to 108 for Rathdrum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kuna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kuna is $1,647/month compared to $1,412/month in Rathdrum — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rathdrum is more affordable at $381,800 median vs $403,700.

Median household income in Kuna is $93,545 compared to $86,431 in Rathdrum (+8.2%). While Kuna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kuna spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Rathdrum.