Council, ID vs New Plymouth, ID

Council is moderately more affordable than New Plymouth, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Council scores 71 compared to 79 for New Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Plymouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Council is $828/month compared to $988/month in New Plymouth — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Council is more affordable at $165,600 median vs $199,200.

Median household income in Council is $43,224 compared to $59,875 in New Plymouth (-27.8%). While New Plymouth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Council spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in New Plymouth.