Dubois, ID vs Hansen, ID

Hansen is moderately more affordable than Dubois, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Dubois scores 72 compared to 68 for Hansen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dubois can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dubois is $770/month compared to $724/month in Hansen — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hansen is more affordable at $178,600 median vs $195,800.

Median household income in Dubois is $48,333 compared to $47,396 in Hansen (+2%). Dubois does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dubois spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Hansen.