What is the cost of living in Payette, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Payette has an overall cost of living index of 92, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Payette has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Payette ranks as #3 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Payette ranks as the #32 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Payette Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Payette. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Payette is 101.
The Groceries index in Payette is 99.
The Health index in Payette is 75.
The Housing index in Payette is 97.
The Transportation index in Payette is 101.
The Utilities index in Payette is 99.
| Living Expense | Payette | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 107 | 100 |
Payette Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Payette, 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 Payette is $368,361.
The Median Rent in Payette is $837.
The Median Income in Payette is $55,208.
The Home Value To Income in Payette is 6.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Payette is 0.18x.
Payette, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Payette Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Payette Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Payette Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Payette Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Payette
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Payette. 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, 1.3x Payette.
Nampa, ID has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Payette.
Caldwell, ID has a cost of living index of 98, 1.1x Payette.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Payette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, ID | 130,138 | 121 | 1.3x |
| Nampa, ID | 110,319 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Caldwell, ID | 66,516 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Eagle, ID | 32,855 | 138 | 1.5x |
| Kuna, ID | 27,158 | 110 | 1.2x |
| Star, ID | 14,745 | 117 | 1.3x |
| Ontario, OR | 11,842 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Emmett, ID | 8,275 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Fruitland, ID | 6,663 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Weiser, ID | 5,935 | 87 | 0.9x |
