Mud Lake, ID vs Ucon, ID

Mud Lake is moderately more affordable than Ucon, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Mud Lake scores 77 compared to 85 for Ucon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ucon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mud Lake is $1,053/month compared to $920/month in Ucon — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ucon has cheaper rent, Mud Lake actually has lower median home values ($160,700 vs $311,700).

Median household income in Mud Lake is $65,000 compared to $83,864 in Ucon (-22.5%). While Ucon 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 13.2% in Ucon.