Paul, ID vs St. Anthony, ID

St. Anthony is moderately more affordable than Paul, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Paul scores 76 compared to 71 for St. Anthony, 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 $729/month in St. Anthony — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Anthony is more affordable at $199,600 median vs $251,200.

Median household income in Paul is $62,830 compared to $52,446 in St. Anthony (+19.8%). 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 16.7% in St. Anthony.