Eagle, ID vs Star, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Star is 17.4% cheaper than Eagle. With a cost index of 123 vs 144, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Star to Eagle should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle is $1,753/month compared to $1,622/month in Star — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Star is more affordable at $498,900 median vs $711,500.

Median household income in Eagle is $118,037 compared to $91,318 in Star (+29.3%). While Eagle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Star.