Rathdrum, ID vs Star, ID

Rathdrum is moderately more affordable than Star, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Rathdrum scores 108 compared to 123 for Star, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Star can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rathdrum is $1,412/month compared to $1,622/month in Star — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rathdrum is more affordable at $381,800 median vs $498,900.

Median household income in Rathdrum is $86,431 compared to $91,318 in Star (-5.4%). Star does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Rathdrum spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Star.