Melba, ID vs Tyhee, ID

Melba is moderately more affordable than Tyhee, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Melba scores 88 compared to 101 for Tyhee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tyhee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Melba is $993/month compared to $1,171/month in Tyhee — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Melba is more affordable at $306,000 median vs $417,800.

Median household income in Melba is $53,500 compared to $89,500 in Tyhee (-40.2%). While Tyhee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Melba spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Tyhee.