Athol, ID vs Pinehurst, ID

Pinehurst is moderately more affordable than Athol, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Athol scores 84 compared to 80 for Pinehurst, 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 $833/month in Pinehurst — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pinehurst is more affordable at $267,100 median vs $269,600.

Median household income in Athol is $62,946 compared to $66,447 in Pinehurst (-5.3%). Pinehurst 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% in Pinehurst.