Cost of Living in Cottonwood, ID

With a cost of living index of 78, Cottonwood, ID is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the Idaho state average of 87. Cottonwood is a small community of 1,138 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Cottonwood's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $942 (29% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $206,800 (32% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.7x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Cottonwood is $56,250, which is 25% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.