Lincoln, ID vs Payette, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Payette is 21% cheaper than Lincoln. With a cost index of 78 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Payette 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 $846/month in Payette — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Payette is more affordable at $247,700 median vs $307,800.

Median household income in Lincoln is $80,818 compared to $55,455 in Payette (+45.7%). 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 18.3% in Payette.