Basalt, ID vs Moyie Springs, ID

Moyie Springs is moderately more affordable than Basalt, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Basalt scores 88 compared to 81 for Moyie Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Basalt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Basalt is $1,025/month compared to $733/month in Moyie Springs — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moyie Springs has cheaper rent, Basalt actually has lower median home values ($300,000 vs $326,200).

Median household income in Basalt is $75,375 compared to $61,783 in Moyie Springs (+22%). While Basalt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Basalt spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Moyie Springs.