Hailey, ID vs Star, ID

Hailey is moderately more affordable than Star, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Hailey scores 116 compared to 123 for Star, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Star can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hailey is $1,196/month compared to $1,622/month in Star — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hailey has cheaper rent, Star actually has lower median home values ($498,900 vs $574,500).

Median household income in Hailey is $83,084 compared to $91,318 in Star (-9%). While Star is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hailey spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Star.