Montpelier, ID vs Weiser, ID

Montpelier is moderately more affordable than Weiser, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Montpelier scores 67 compared to 76 for Weiser, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Weiser 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 $908/month in Weiser — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montpelier is more affordable at $185,600 median vs $196,200.

Median household income in Montpelier is $52,212 compared to $45,463 in Weiser (+14.8%). Montpelier offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Montpelier spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Weiser.