Malad City, ID vs Oakley, ID

Oakley is moderately more affordable than Malad City, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Malad City scores 79 compared to 70 for Oakley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malad City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malad City is $965/month compared to $642/month in Oakley — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oakley has cheaper rent, Malad City actually has lower median home values ($210,300 vs $220,000).

Median household income in Malad City is $75,500 compared to $93,333 in Oakley (-19.1%). Oakley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Malad City spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 8.3% in Oakley.