Hammett, ID vs Mullan, ID

Mullan is moderately more affordable than Hammett, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Hammett scores 78 compared to 75 for Mullan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hammett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hammett is $1,065/month compared to $936/month in Mullan — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mullan has cheaper rent, Hammett actually has lower median home values ($160,600 vs $169,000).

Median household income in Hammett is $27,482 compared to $51,094 in Mullan (-46.2%). Mullan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hammett spend roughly 46.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Mullan. The Mullan ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.