Middleton, ID vs Preston, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Preston is 18% cheaper than Middleton. With a cost index of 80 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Preston to Middleton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middleton is $1,077/month compared to $794/month in Preston — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Preston is more affordable at $280,500 median vs $348,900.

Median household income in Middleton is $83,681 compared to $55,625 in Preston (+50.4%). While Middleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middleton spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Preston.