Ashton, ID vs Gooding, ID

Gooding is moderately more affordable than Ashton, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Ashton scores 79 compared to 73 for Gooding, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashton is $925/month compared to $869/month in Gooding — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gooding is more affordable at $175,800 median vs $222,300.

Median household income in Ashton is $66,250 compared to $36,889 in Gooding (+79.6%). While Ashton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashton spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Gooding.