Filer, ID vs Preston, ID

Preston is moderately more affordable than Filer, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Filer scores 84 compared to 80 for Preston, 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 $794/month in Preston — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Preston has cheaper rent, Filer actually has lower median home values ($224,400 vs $280,500).

Median household income in Filer is $53,508 compared to $55,625 in Preston (-3.8%). Preston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Filer spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Preston.