What is the cost of living in Rathdrum, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rathdrum has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Rathdrum has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Rathdrum ranks as #28 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Rathdrum ranks as the #7 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Rathdrum Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rathdrum. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Rathdrum is 105.
The Groceries index in Rathdrum is 102.
The Health index in Rathdrum is 122.
The Housing index in Rathdrum is 102.
The Transportation index in Rathdrum is 99.
The Utilities index in Rathdrum is 107.
| Living Expense | Rathdrum | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 122 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 107 | 100 |
Rathdrum Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Rathdrum, 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 Rathdrum is $574,777.
The Median Rent in Rathdrum is $1,459.
The Median Income in Rathdrum is $86,563.
The Home Value To Income in Rathdrum is 6.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Rathdrum is 0.2x.
Rathdrum, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Rathdrum Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rathdrum Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rathdrum Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Rathdrum Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rathdrum
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Rathdrum. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Spokane Valley, WA has a cost of living index of 113, 1.0x Rathdrum.
Coeur d'Alene, ID has a cost of living index of 110, 1.0x Rathdrum.
Post Falls, ID has a cost of living index of 109, 1.0x Rathdrum.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rathdrum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley, WA | 106,365 | 113 | 1.0x |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 56,447 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Post Falls, ID | 43,391 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Hayden, ID | 16,338 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Liberty Lake, WA | 12,737 | 127 | 1.1x |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA | 5,454 | 112 | 1.0x |
