Fruitland, ID vs St. Anthony, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Anthony is 19.5% cheaper than Fruitland. With a cost index of 71 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Anthony to Fruitland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruitland is $950/month compared to $729/month in St. Anthony — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Anthony is more affordable at $199,600 median vs $286,300.

Median household income in Fruitland is $62,703 compared to $52,446 in St. Anthony (+19.6%). While Fruitland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fruitland spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in St. Anthony.