Mackay, ID vs Worley, ID

Mackay is moderately more affordable than Worley, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Mackay scores 67 compared to 77 for Worley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Worley 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 $1,028/month in Worley — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mackay has cheaper rent, Worley actually has lower median home values ($139,600 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Mackay is $41,474 compared to $46,607 in Worley (-11%). The higher salaries in Worley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mackay spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.5% in Worley.