Homedale, ID vs Plummer, ID

Plummer is moderately more affordable than Homedale, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Homedale scores 78 compared to 74 for Plummer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Homedale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Homedale is $951/month compared to $934/month in Plummer — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plummer is more affordable at $163,800 median vs $200,000.

Median household income in Homedale is $49,764 compared to $52,188 in Plummer (-4.6%). Plummer offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Homedale spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Plummer.