Filer, ID vs Plummer, ID

Plummer is moderately more affordable than Filer, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Filer scores 84 compared to 74 for Plummer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Filer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Filer is $1,127/month compared to $934/month in Plummer — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plummer is more affordable at $163,800 median vs $224,400.

Median household income in Filer is $53,508 compared to $52,188 in Plummer (+2.5%). Filer 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 Filer spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Plummer.