Mountain Home, ID vs Post Falls, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mountain Home is 19.7% cheaper than Post Falls. With a cost index of 87 vs 109, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mountain Home to Post Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mountain Home is $1,061/month compared to $1,313/month in Post Falls — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mountain Home is more affordable at $270,700 median vs $425,100.

Median household income in Mountain Home is $58,486 compared to $73,313 in Post Falls (-20.2%). While Post Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mountain Home spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Post Falls.