Mackay, ID vs Priest River, ID

Mackay is moderately more affordable than Priest River, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Mackay scores 67 compared to 77 for Priest River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Priest River can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mackay is $631/month compared to $748/month in Priest River — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mackay is more affordable at $187,500 median vs $271,500.

Median household income in Mackay is $41,474 compared to $57,712 in Priest River (-28.1%). While Priest River is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mackay spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Priest River.