Oldtown, ID vs Ucon, ID

Oldtown is moderately more affordable than Ucon, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Oldtown scores 79 compared to 85 for Ucon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ucon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oldtown is $848/month compared to $920/month in Ucon — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oldtown is more affordable at $260,700 median vs $311,700.

Median household income in Oldtown is $58,088 compared to $83,864 in Ucon (-30.7%). While Ucon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oldtown spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Ucon.