Mountain Home, ID vs Star, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mountain Home is 29% cheaper than Star. With a cost index of 87 vs 123, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mountain Home to Star should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mountain Home is $1,061/month compared to $1,622/month in Star — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mountain Home is more affordable at $270,700 median vs $498,900.

Median household income in Mountain Home is $58,486 compared to $91,318 in Star (-36%). While Star 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 21.3% in Star.