Paul, ID vs Smelterville, ID

Smelterville is moderately more affordable than Paul, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Paul scores 76 compared to 67 for Smelterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Paul is $788/month compared to $825/month in Smelterville — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Paul has cheaper rent, Smelterville actually has lower median home values ($117,600 vs $251,200).

Median household income in Paul is $62,830 compared to $46,597 in Smelterville (+34.8%). While Paul is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Paul spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Smelterville.