Montpelier, ID vs Rupert, ID

Montpelier is moderately more affordable than Rupert, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Montpelier scores 67 compared to 73 for Rupert, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rupert 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 $835/month in Rupert — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montpelier has cheaper rent, Rupert actually has lower median home values ($182,500 vs $185,600).

Median household income in Montpelier is $52,212 compared to $54,444 in Rupert (-4.1%). The higher salaries in Rupert partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Montpelier spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Rupert.