Kuna, ID vs Sandpoint, ID

Sandpoint is moderately more affordable than Kuna, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Kuna scores 116 compared to 101 for Sandpoint, 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 $1,047/month in Sandpoint — a 57% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sandpoint has cheaper rent, Kuna actually has lower median home values ($403,700 vs $449,500).

Median household income in Kuna is $93,545 compared to $67,769 in Sandpoint (+38%). 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 18.5% in Sandpoint.