Cascade, ID vs Iona, ID

Cascade is moderately more affordable than Iona, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 93 compared to 101 for Iona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Iona 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 $1,284/month in Iona — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascade is more affordable at $350,000 median vs $364,400.

Median household income in Cascade is $50,671 compared to $83,750 in Iona (-39.5%). While Iona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Iona.