New Plymouth, ID vs Parker, ID

New Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Parker, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. New Plymouth scores 79 compared to 87 for Parker, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parker can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Plymouth is $988/month compared to $1,135/month in Parker — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Plymouth is more affordable at $199,200 median vs $249,500.

Median household income in New Plymouth is $59,875 compared to $72,188 in Parker (-17.1%). While Parker is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Plymouth spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Parker.