Glenns Ferry, ID vs Melba, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Glenns Ferry is 20.8% cheaper than Melba. With a cost index of 70 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Glenns Ferry to Melba should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenns Ferry is $725/month compared to $993/month in Melba — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenns Ferry is more affordable at $189,400 median vs $306,000.

Median household income in Glenns Ferry is $51,625 compared to $53,500 in Melba (-3.5%). Melba does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenns Ferry spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Melba.