What is the cost of living in Caldwell, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Caldwell has an overall cost of living index of 98, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Caldwell has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Caldwell ranks as #13 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Caldwell ranks as the #22 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Caldwell Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Caldwell. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Caldwell is 101.
The Groceries index in Caldwell is 100.
The Health index in Caldwell is 99.
The Housing index in Caldwell is 100.
The Transportation index in Caldwell is 97.
The Utilities index in Caldwell is 98.
| Living Expense | Caldwell | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 107 | 100 |
Caldwell Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Caldwell, ID Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Caldwell is $396,875.
The Median Rent in Caldwell is $1,264.
The Median Income in Caldwell is $73,058.
The Home Value To Income in Caldwell is 5.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Caldwell is 0.21x.
Caldwell, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Caldwell Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Caldwell Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Caldwell Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Caldwell Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Caldwell
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Caldwell. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Meridian, ID has a cost of living index of 121, 1.2x Caldwell.
Nampa, ID has a cost of living index of 102, 1.0x Caldwell.
Eagle, ID has a cost of living index of 138, 1.4x Caldwell.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Caldwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, ID | 130,138 | 121 | 1.2x |
| Nampa, ID | 110,319 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Eagle, ID | 32,855 | 138 | 1.4x |
| Kuna, ID | 27,158 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Star, ID | 14,745 | 117 | 1.2x |
| Middleton, ID | 10,649 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Emmett, ID | 8,275 | 95 | 1.0x |
