Gooding, ID vs Moyie Springs, ID

Gooding is moderately more affordable than Moyie Springs, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Gooding scores 73 compared to 81 for Moyie Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moyie Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gooding is $869/month compared to $733/month in Moyie Springs — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moyie Springs has cheaper rent, Gooding actually has lower median home values ($175,800 vs $326,200).

Median household income in Gooding is $36,889 compared to $61,783 in Moyie Springs (-40.3%). While Moyie Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gooding spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Moyie Springs.