What is the cost of living in Eagle, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Eagle has an overall cost of living index of 138, which is 1.4x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Eagle has a cost of living index that's 1.4x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Eagle ranks as #35 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Eagle ranks as the #0 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Eagle Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Eagle. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Eagle is 99.
The Groceries index in Eagle is 106.
The Health index in Eagle is 214.
The Housing index in Eagle is 106.
The Transportation index in Eagle is 102.
The Utilities index in Eagle is 108.
| Living Expense | Eagle | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 214 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 107 | 100 |
Eagle Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Eagle, 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 Eagle is $781,180.
The Median Rent in Eagle is $1,765.
The Median Income in Eagle is $122,894.
The Home Value To Income in Eagle is 6.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Eagle is 0.17x.
Eagle, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Eagle Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Eagle Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Eagle Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Eagle Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Eagle
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Eagle. 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, 0.9x Eagle.
Nampa, ID has a cost of living index of 102, 0.7x Eagle.
Caldwell, ID has a cost of living index of 98, 0.7x Eagle.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Eagle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, ID | 130,138 | 121 | 0.9x |
| Nampa, ID | 110,319 | 102 | 0.7x |
| Caldwell, ID | 66,516 | 98 | 0.7x |
| Kuna, ID | 27,158 | 110 | 0.8x |
| Star, ID | 14,745 | 117 | 0.8x |
| Middleton, ID | 10,649 | 102 | 0.7x |
| Emmett, ID | 8,275 | 95 | 0.7x |
