Iona, ID vs Kootenai, ID

Iona is moderately more affordable than Kootenai, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Iona scores 101 compared to 107 for Kootenai, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kootenai can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Iona is $1,284/month compared to $1,646/month in Kootenai — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Iona has cheaper rent, Kootenai actually has lower median home values ($306,200 vs $364,400).

Median household income in Iona is $83,750 compared to $69,457 in Kootenai (+20.6%). Iona offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Iona spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 28.4% in Kootenai.