Oldtown, ID vs Wilder, ID

Wilder is moderately more affordable than Oldtown, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Oldtown scores 79 compared to 75 for Wilder, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oldtown 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 $799/month in Wilder — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilder is more affordable at $215,600 median vs $260,700.

Median household income in Oldtown is $58,088 compared to $55,938 in Wilder (+3.8%). The higher salaries in Oldtown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Oldtown spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Wilder.