Grangeville, ID vs Rupert, ID

Rupert is moderately more affordable than Grangeville, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Grangeville scores 78 compared to 73 for Rupert, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grangeville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grangeville is $783/month compared to $835/month in Rupert — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grangeville has cheaper rent, Rupert actually has lower median home values ($182,500 vs $262,000).

Median household income in Grangeville is $59,013 compared to $54,444 in Rupert (+8.4%). While Grangeville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grangeville spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Rupert.