Glenns Ferry, ID vs Oldtown, ID

Glenns Ferry is moderately more affordable than Oldtown, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Glenns Ferry scores 70 compared to 79 for Oldtown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oldtown 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 $848/month in Oldtown — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenns Ferry is more affordable at $189,400 median vs $260,700.

Median household income in Glenns Ferry is $51,625 compared to $58,088 in Oldtown (-11.1%). The higher salaries in Oldtown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenns Ferry spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Oldtown.