Shoshone, ID vs Smelterville, ID

Smelterville is moderately more affordable than Shoshone, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Shoshone scores 75 compared to 67 for Smelterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shoshone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shoshone is $898/month compared to $825/month in Smelterville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smelterville is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $187,800.

Median household income in Shoshone is $56,050 compared to $46,597 in Smelterville (+20.3%). While Shoshone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shoshone spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Smelterville.