New Plymouth, ID vs St. Anthony, ID

St. Anthony is moderately more affordable than New Plymouth, with a 11% lower cost of living index. New Plymouth scores 79 compared to 71 for St. Anthony, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Plymouth 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 $729/month in St. Anthony — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Anthony has cheaper rent, New Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($199,200 vs $199,600).

Median household income in New Plymouth is $59,875 compared to $52,446 in St. Anthony (+14.2%). 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, more than the 16.7% in St. Anthony.