What is the cost of living in Preston, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Preston has an overall cost of living index of 101, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Preston has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Preston ranks as #17 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Preston ranks as the #18 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Preston Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Preston. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Preston is 99.
The Groceries index in Preston is 99.
The Health index in Preston is 99.
The Housing index in Preston is 100.
The Transportation index in Preston is 100.
The Utilities index in Preston is 103.
| Living Expense | Preston | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 107 | 100 |
Preston Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Preston, 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 Preston is $431,654.
The Median Rent in Preston is $811.
The Median Income in Preston is $61,039.
The Home Value To Income in Preston is 7.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Preston is 0.16x.
Preston, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Preston Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Preston Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Preston Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Preston Transportation costs vs. Idaho
Preston SnackAbility
Cost Of Living In Cities Around Preston
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Preston. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Logan, UT has a cost of living index of 102, 1.0x Preston.
Smithfield, UT has a cost of living index of 110, 1.1x Preston.
Tremonton, UT has a cost of living index of 102, 1.0x Preston.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Preston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT | 54,907 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Smithfield, UT | 14,408 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Tremonton, UT | 11,477 | 102 | 1.0x |
| North Logan, UT | 11,460 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Hyrum, UT | 10,401 | 103 | 1.0x |
| Providence, UT | 8,947 | 121 | 1.2x |
| Nibley, UT | 7,952 | 117 | 1.2x |
