Lincoln, ID vs Paul, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Paul is 25% cheaper than Lincoln. With a cost index of 76 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Paul to Lincoln should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $1,245/month compared to $788/month in Paul — a 58% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paul is more affordable at $251,200 median vs $307,800.

Median household income in Lincoln is $80,818 compared to $62,830 in Paul (+28.6%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Paul.