Cascade, ID vs Filer, ID

Filer is moderately more affordable than Cascade, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 93 compared to 84 for Filer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cascade can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascade is $1,065/month compared to $1,127/month in Filer — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cascade has cheaper rent, Filer actually has lower median home values ($224,400 vs $350,000).

Median household income in Cascade is $50,671 compared to $53,508 in Filer (-5.3%). Filer offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Filer.