Ammon, ID vs Fruitland, ID

Fruitland is moderately more affordable than Ammon, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Ammon scores 95 compared to 85 for Fruitland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ammon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ammon is $1,175/month compared to $950/month in Fruitland — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fruitland is more affordable at $286,300 median vs $336,500.

Median household income in Ammon is $84,154 compared to $62,703 in Fruitland (+34.2%). While Ammon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ammon spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Fruitland.