Mullan, ID vs Pinehurst, ID

Mullan is moderately more affordable than Pinehurst, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Mullan scores 75 compared to 80 for Pinehurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pinehurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mullan is $936/month compared to $833/month in Pinehurst — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pinehurst has cheaper rent, Mullan actually has lower median home values ($169,000 vs $267,100).

Median household income in Mullan is $51,094 compared to $66,447 in Pinehurst (-23.1%). While Pinehurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mullan spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Pinehurst.