Osburn, ID vs Smelterville, ID

Smelterville is moderately more affordable than Osburn, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Osburn scores 71 compared to 67 for Smelterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Osburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Osburn is $794/month compared to $825/month in Smelterville — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Osburn has cheaper rent, Smelterville actually has lower median home values ($117,600 vs $182,800).

Median household income in Osburn is $44,583 compared to $46,597 in Smelterville (-4.3%). Smelterville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Osburn spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Smelterville.