What is the cost of living in Sandpoint, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sandpoint has an overall cost of living index of 113, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Sandpoint has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Sandpoint ranks as #30 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Sandpoint ranks as the #5 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Sandpoint Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Sandpoint. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Sandpoint is 100.
The Groceries index in Sandpoint is 103.
The Health index in Sandpoint is 135.
The Housing index in Sandpoint is 96.
The Transportation index in Sandpoint is 97.
The Utilities index in Sandpoint is 105.
| Living Expense | Sandpoint | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 107 | 100 |
Sandpoint Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Sandpoint, 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 Sandpoint is $632,345.
The Median Rent in Sandpoint is $1,125.
The Median Income in Sandpoint is $72,289.
The Home Value To Income in Sandpoint is 8.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Sandpoint is 0.19x.
Sandpoint, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Sandpoint Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Sandpoint Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Sandpoint Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Sandpoint Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Sandpoint
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Sandpoint. 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 Sandpoint.
Post Falls, ID has a cost of living index of 109, 1.0x Sandpoint.
Hayden, ID has a cost of living index of 114, 1.0x Sandpoint.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Sandpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rathdrum, ID | 10,874 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA | 5,454 | 112 | 1.0x |
