Carey, ID vs Soda Springs, ID

Soda Springs is moderately more affordable than Carey, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Carey scores 79 compared to 74 for Soda Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carey is $964/month compared to $826/month in Soda Springs — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Soda Springs is more affordable at $204,800 median vs $209,200.

Median household income in Carey is $50,938 compared to $47,480 in Soda Springs (+7.3%). While Carey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carey spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Soda Springs.