Fruitland, ID vs St. Maries, ID

St. Maries is moderately more affordable than Fruitland, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Fruitland scores 85 compared to 77 for St. Maries, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fruitland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruitland is $950/month compared to $859/month in St. Maries — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Maries is more affordable at $205,400 median vs $286,300.

Median household income in Fruitland is $62,703 compared to $52,468 in St. Maries (+19.5%). 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, less than the 19.6% in St. Maries.