New Plymouth, ID vs Smelterville, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Smelterville is 17.4% cheaper than New Plymouth. With a cost index of 67 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Smelterville to New Plymouth should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New Plymouth is $988/month compared to $825/month in Smelterville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smelterville is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $199,200.

Median household income in New Plymouth is $59,875 compared to $46,597 in Smelterville (+28.5%). While New Plymouth 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, less than the 21.2% in Smelterville.