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Cost of Living in Sweetwater, ID

Population: 168 | Idaho

86
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Sweetwater is 14% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
62
Home Values
88
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Sweetwater, ID: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 86, Sweetwater, ID is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Idaho state average. Sweetwater is a small community of 168 residents.

The median household income in Sweetwater is $120,500, which is 60% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Lewiston, ID-WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$120,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
+60%

Housing

Median Home Value
$190,500

Everyday Prices in Sweetwater

BLS Average Prices for the Lewiston, ID-WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.95
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.40
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.87
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.78
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$3.98
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.13
Electricity
per kWh
-31% vs US

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