Hansen, ID vs Oldtown, ID

Hansen is moderately more affordable than Oldtown, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Hansen scores 68 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 Hansen is $724/month compared to $848/month in Oldtown — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hansen is more affordable at $178,600 median vs $260,700.

Median household income in Hansen is $47,396 compared to $58,088 in Oldtown (-18.4%). While Oldtown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hansen spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Oldtown.