Athol, ID vs Kellogg, ID

Kellogg is moderately more affordable than Athol, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Athol scores 84 compared to 78 for Kellogg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Athol can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athol is $920/month compared to $903/month in Kellogg — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kellogg is more affordable at $217,200 median vs $269,600.

Median household income in Athol is $62,946 compared to $44,352 in Kellogg (+41.9%). While Athol is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Athol spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Kellogg.