Parma, ID vs St. Anthony, ID

St. Anthony is moderately more affordable than Parma, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Parma scores 81 compared to 71 for St. Anthony, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parma can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Parma is $955/month compared to $729/month in St. Anthony — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Anthony is more affordable at $199,600 median vs $232,400.

Median household income in Parma is $47,798 compared to $52,446 in St. Anthony (-8.9%). St. Anthony offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Parma spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in St. Anthony.