Buhl, ID vs Sugar City, ID

Buhl is moderately more affordable than Sugar City, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Buhl scores 85 compared to 97 for Sugar City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugar City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buhl is $1,265/month compared to $1,307/month in Sugar City — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buhl is more affordable at $192,600 median vs $308,000.

Median household income in Buhl is $46,217 compared to $71,944 in Sugar City (-35.8%). While Sugar City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buhl spend roughly 32.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Sugar City. The Sugar City ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.