Aberdeen, ID vs Rupert, ID

Aberdeen is moderately more affordable than Rupert, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 64 compared to 73 for Rupert, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rupert can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $663/month compared to $835/month in Rupert — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aberdeen is more affordable at $144,700 median vs $182,500.

Median household income in Aberdeen is $67,813 compared to $54,444 in Rupert (+24.6%). Aberdeen offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Rupert.