Hayden, ID Cost Of Living

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Updated: 2025-10-24

Cost Of Living In Hayden, ID Summary

Cost of living in Hayden research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Hayden is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Idaho, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

  • The cost of living index in Hayden is 117, with 100 being the average.

  • The cost of living index in Hayden is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • Hayden ranks as the #31 cheapest in Idaho out of 33.

  • Hayden ranks as the #4,212 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.

  • The median home value in Hayden is $622,431.

  • The median income in Hayden is $77,534.

Table Of Contents

  1. Summary
  2. National Comparison
  3. Housing Breakdown
  4. Detailed Pricing
  5. Nearby Comparisons
117
Hayden's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

What is the cost of living in Hayden, ID?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hayden has an overall cost of living index of 117, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Idaho, Hayden has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Idaho's index of 94.

The standard of living in Hayden ranks as #31 most affordable out of the 33 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Hayden ranks as the #2 most expensive place in the Gem State.

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31 out of 33
In Idaho
4,212 out of 6,489
In America

Hayden Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hayden. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Hayden is 100.

  • The Groceries index in Hayden is 109.

  • The Health index in Hayden is 110.

  • The Housing index in Hayden is 144.

  • The Transportation index in Hayden is 119.

  • The Utilities index in Hayden is 99.

Living Expense Hayden Idaho National Average
Overall 117 94 100
Services 100 99 100
Groceries 109 103 100
Health 110 98 100
Housing 144 86 100
Transportation 119 103 100
Utilities 99 86 100
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Hayden Cost of Living Vs. ID

Hayden, 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 2019-2023. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Hayden is $622,431.

  • The Median Rent in Hayden is $1,676.

  • The Median Income in Hayden is $77,534.

  • The Home Value To Income in Hayden is 8.0x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Hayden is 0.26x.

Statistic Hayden Idaho United States
Median Home Value $622,431 $468,436 $303,400
Median Rent $1,676 $1,150 $1,348
Median Income $77,534 $74,636 $78,538
Home Value To Income 8.0x 6.3x 3.9x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.26x 0.18x 0.21x
$622,431
Median Home Value
$1,676
Median Rent
$77,534
Median Income

Hayden, ID Costs By Category

Detailed Hayden Services Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Hayden Idaho
Shampoo $1.29 $1.28
Movie $14.89 $12.13
Bowling $23.19 $18
Haircut $27.83 $24.26
Beauty Salon $51.82 $45.56

Detailed Hayden Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Hayden Idaho
Ground Beef $6.17 $5.84
Fried Chicken $2.22 $1.57
Milk $4.92 $4.67
Potatoes $4.89 $4.93
Pizza $11.23 $12.09
Beer $11.57 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.72 $3.7

Detailed Hayden Health Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Hayden Idaho
Optometrist $165.73 $125.68
Doctor $168.55 $135.78
Dentist $118.01 $113.29

Detailed Hayden Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Hayden Idaho
Gasoline $4.3 $3.46
Tire Balancing $60.58 $59.92

Detailed Hayden Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Hayden Idaho
All Electricity $178.2 $193.99
Phone $201.25 $192.25

Hayden SnackAbility

6
/10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
3
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hayden

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hayden. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Coeur d'Alene, ID has a cost of living index of 116, 1.0x Hayden.

  • Post Falls, ID has a cost of living index of 111, 0.9x Hayden.

  • Liberty Lake, WA has a cost of living index of 124, 1.1x Hayden.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Hayden
Coeur d'Alene, ID 55,558 116 1.0x
Post Falls, ID 41,716 111 0.9x
Liberty Lake, WA 12,435 124 1.1x
Rathdrum, ID 10,133 111 0.9x
Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA 5,486 116 1.0x

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