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 114, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Hayden has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Hayden ranks as #31 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Hayden ranks as the #4 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Hayden Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hayden. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hayden is 102.
The Groceries index in Hayden is 103.
The Health index in Hayden is 145.
The Housing index in Hayden is 98.
The Transportation index in Hayden is 99.
The Utilities index in Hayden is 107.
| Living Expense | Hayden | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 145 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 107 | 100 |
Hayden Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Hayden is $636,613.
The Median Rent in Hayden is $1,733.
The Median Income in Hayden is $82,958.
The Home Value To Income in Hayden is 7.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hayden is 0.25x.
Hayden, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Hayden Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Hayden Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Hayden Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Hayden Transportation costs vs. Idaho
Hayden SnackAbility
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 110, 1.0x Hayden.
Post Falls, ID has a cost of living index of 109, 1.0x Hayden.
Liberty Lake, WA has a cost of living index of 127, 1.1x Hayden.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hayden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 56,447 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Post Falls, ID | 43,391 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Liberty Lake, WA | 12,737 | 127 | 1.1x |
| Rathdrum, ID | 10,874 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA | 5,454 | 112 | 1.0x |
