Lincoln, ID vs Wilder, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilder is 26.5% cheaper than Lincoln. With a cost index of 75 vs 95, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilder 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 $799/month in Wilder — a 56% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilder is more affordable at $215,600 median vs $307,800.

Median household income in Lincoln is $80,818 compared to $55,938 in Wilder (+44.5%). 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 17.1% in Wilder.