Cost of Living in Caldwell, ID

Population 63,465 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023

98
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Caldwell lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $322,000 — 6% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Idaho.

Caldwell sits roughly 6 miles northwest of Nampa — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Nampa's $333,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 106
Rent 86

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Caldwell

The median home value in Caldwell is $322,100 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,135/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,663/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. Idaho's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Caldwell has a cost of living index of 98 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$322,100
6% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$391,693
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
14% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,561/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$752
1 BR
$822
2 BR
$982
3 BR
$1,367
4 BR
$1,643
Owner-occupied 70.7%
Renter-occupied 29.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,135
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,749/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.8 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.8%
Carpooled
11.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
11.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$66,663
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,166
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
6% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.2%
Graduate degree 4.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.8
Male median age 29.7
Female median age 31.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
73.6%
Good air days/yr
88
Max AQI recorded
350
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

79.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19:1
Student-teacher ratio
27
Public schools
16,451
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Caldwell, ID?

Caldwell has a cost index of 98 (100 = national average). It is 2% below the national average.

What is average rent in Caldwell, ID?

The median gross rent in Caldwell is $1,135 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Caldwell?

The median home value in Caldwell is $322,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Caldwell?

The median household income in Caldwell is $66,663 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Caldwell, ID?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Caldwell is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Caldwell, ID affordable?

Caldwell is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 98 (100 = US average).

Caldwell at a Glance

Population
63,465
Median Income
$66,663
Home Value
$322,100
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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