salaryCaldwell is the 5th-largest city in Idaho that we track, with 66,516 residents. Rent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,000 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Idaho. It is number 24 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Caldwell?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Caldwell
| Size | Caldwell | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $924 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $956 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,124 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,688 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,251 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Caldwell overall?
Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Caldwell, so the Idaho figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Caldwell
Life in Caldwell
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Caldwell?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $849 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $367,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Caldwell, ID?
Renting in Caldwell costs a median of about $1,700 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Caldwell?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,000 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Caldwell cheap or expensive?
Caldwell is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $78,793. It ranks 24th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Caldwell?
The median homeowner in Caldwell pays $1,952 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.
Is Caldwell more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Idaho are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Caldwell?
The median home value in Caldwell is $367,300, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
66,516 people live in Caldwell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.