Mud Lake, ID vs Tyhee, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mud Lake is 23.7% cheaper than Tyhee. With a cost index of 77 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mud Lake to Tyhee should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mud Lake is $1,053/month compared to $1,171/month in Tyhee — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mud Lake is more affordable at $160,700 median vs $417,800.

Median household income in Mud Lake is $65,000 compared to $89,500 in Tyhee (-27.4%). While Tyhee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mud Lake spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Tyhee.