Notus, ID vs Sugar City, ID

Notus is moderately more affordable than Sugar City, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Notus scores 88 compared to 97 for Sugar City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugar City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Notus is $1,170/month compared to $1,307/month in Sugar City — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Notus is more affordable at $242,600 median vs $308,000.

Median household income in Notus is $71,083 compared to $71,944 in Sugar City (-1.2%). Sugar City does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Notus spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Sugar City.