Lincoln, ID vs Rathdrum, ID

Lincoln is moderately more affordable than Rathdrum, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 95 compared to 108 for Rathdrum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rathdrum can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $1,245/month compared to $1,412/month in Rathdrum — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lincoln is more affordable at $307,800 median vs $381,800.

Median household income in Lincoln is $80,818 compared to $86,431 in Rathdrum (-6.5%). The higher salaries in Rathdrum partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Rathdrum.