Firth, ID vs Kamiah, ID

Kamiah is moderately more affordable than Firth, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Firth scores 70 compared to 65 for Kamiah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Firth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Firth is $718/month compared to $532/month in Kamiah — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kamiah has cheaper rent, Firth actually has lower median home values ($197,900 vs $202,800).

Median household income in Firth is $49,167 compared to $35,433 in Kamiah (+38.8%). While Firth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Firth spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Kamiah.