Lincoln, ID vs Tyhee, ID

Lincoln is moderately more affordable than Tyhee, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 95 compared to 101 for Tyhee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tyhee 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 $1,171/month in Tyhee — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tyhee has cheaper rent, Lincoln actually has lower median home values ($307,800 vs $417,800).

Median household income in Lincoln is $80,818 compared to $89,500 in Tyhee (-9.7%). While Tyhee 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 15.7% in Tyhee.