Emmett, ID vs St. Maries, ID

St. Maries is moderately more affordable than Emmett, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Emmett scores 83 compared to 77 for St. Maries, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Emmett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Emmett is $854/month compared to $859/month in St. Maries — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Emmett has cheaper rent, St. Maries actually has lower median home values ($205,400 vs $299,000).

Median household income in Emmett is $58,523 compared to $52,468 in St. Maries (+11.5%). While Emmett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Emmett spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in St. Maries.