Emmett, ID vs St. Anthony, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Anthony is 17.7% cheaper than Emmett. With a cost index of 71 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Anthony to Emmett should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Emmett is $854/month compared to $729/month in St. Anthony — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Anthony is more affordable at $199,600 median vs $299,000.

Median household income in Emmett is $58,523 compared to $52,446 in St. Anthony (+11.6%). The higher salaries in Emmett partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Emmett spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in St. Anthony.