Review of Caldwell, Idaho


Cost of living
Star Rating - 2/3/2008
We were amazed when we moved here eight years ago. The cost of living was really cheap (except gasoline). Housing was phenomenally low. So are wages. Since then, we have grown at a fantastic rate, but things are still cheaper than lots of other cities. We have some fog in the winters, but the summers are hot and dry and the scenery is beautiful! Roses grow like weeds. Almost anything you want to plant will grow except citrus and southern climes. Idaho is a red state.
Rita | Homedale, ID
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Hi Rita im Frank i live in Los Angeles and im considering moving to caldwell in the next year or so when you say wages are low, how low are they for example if i make 25 hr here in L.A how much would i be making in caldwell? I know the cost of living and even the housing are pretty cheap compare to LA that's one of the benefits I'm looking forward too i appreciate if you can help me out with some information on the difference in pay is out there thank you so much sincerely Frank
Frank | Ogden, UT | Report Abuse

Caldwell is growing and progressing into a nice mix of old traditional and new contemporary. It’s a family friendly place to live. The cost of living here is lower than most of the treasure valley. You do get more for your money here. On the down side, with all the growth and new homes going in, the newer area near Sage middle School is lacking in services. After another 1,500 more homes go in it’s going to get worse. The area needs a new Fire department/EMS, sheriff sub station, added family restaurants, a city park, bike lanes along UStick, large grocery-drug store. With road improvements, added lanes and right turn lanes. One would expect the builders/developers to be responsible for a significant amount of some of these needs. Passing everything onto home buyers is ridiculous. The increases in taxes and bonds would make the area and city much less desirable. Since Canyon County and the city of Caldwell, has and continues to approve the development and building. Then they also need to provide and encourage the needed services families want and expect.
Lori | Nampa, ID | Report Abuse
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