Moyie Springs, ID vs Mud Lake, ID

Mud Lake is moderately more affordable than Moyie Springs, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Moyie Springs scores 81 compared to 77 for Mud Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moyie Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moyie Springs is $733/month compared to $1,053/month in Mud Lake — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moyie Springs has cheaper rent, Mud Lake actually has lower median home values ($160,700 vs $326,200).

Median household income in Moyie Springs is $61,783 compared to $65,000 in Mud Lake (-4.9%). Mud Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Moyie Springs spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Mud Lake.