Athol, ID vs Malad City, ID

Malad City is moderately more affordable than Athol, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Athol scores 84 compared to 79 for Malad City, 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 $965/month in Malad City — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Athol has cheaper rent, Malad City actually has lower median home values ($210,300 vs $269,600).

Median household income in Athol is $62,946 compared to $75,500 in Malad City (-16.6%). Malad City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Athol spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Malad City.