Glenns Ferry, ID vs Idaho City, ID

Idaho City is moderately more affordable than Glenns Ferry, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Glenns Ferry scores 70 compared to 64 for Idaho City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenns Ferry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenns Ferry is $725/month compared to $776/month in Idaho City — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glenns Ferry has cheaper rent, Idaho City actually has lower median home values ($94,500 vs $189,400).

Median household income in Glenns Ferry is $51,625 compared to $41,111 in Idaho City (+25.6%). While Glenns Ferry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenns Ferry spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Idaho City.