Montpelier, ID vs Plummer, ID

Montpelier is moderately more affordable than Plummer, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Montpelier scores 67 compared to 74 for Plummer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plummer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montpelier is $639/month compared to $934/month in Plummer — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montpelier has cheaper rent, Plummer actually has lower median home values ($163,800 vs $185,600).

Median household income in Montpelier is $52,212 compared to $52,188 in Plummer. Looking at affordability, residents of Montpelier spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Plummer.