Dubois, ID vs Stites, ID

Stites is moderately more affordable than Dubois, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Dubois scores 72 compared to 64 for Stites, 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 $725/month in Stites — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stites is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $195,800.

Median household income in Dubois is $48,333 compared to $29,583 in Stites (+63.4%). While Dubois is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dubois spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 29.4% in Stites.