Lincoln, ID Cost of Living


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Lincoln cost of living score
94.3
Less expensive
5.7% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Idaho average
Lincoln, Idaho gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% lower than the U.S. average and 10.6% lower than the average for Idaho.

Lincoln, ID

Housing costs in Lincoln?
A typical home costs $204,000, which is 39.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.2% less expensive than the average Idaho home, at $445,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lincoln costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,120.

Can I afford Lincoln?
To live comfortably in Lincoln, Idaho, a minimum annual income of $39,240 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lincoln?
The cost of living in Lincoln, ID is quite affordable compared to nearby cities. The median home cost in the city is around $350,000, which is much lower than the national average. Renting in Lincoln is also quite reasonable, with the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment being just $800 per month. In terms of groceries and other necessities, prices are relatively low, so you can stretch your budget further. Overall, living expenses are well below the US average in this idyllic mountain town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLincolnIdahoUnited States
  94.3105.5100.0
  91.194.4100
  108.3104.5100.0
  96.7136.8100.0
  $204,000$445,000$338,100
  90.6%89.3%100.0%
  76.981.6100.0
  90.079.5100.0

   100=National Average

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