Smelterville, ID vs Ucon, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Smelterville is 21.4% cheaper than Ucon. With a cost index of 67 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Smelterville to Ucon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Smelterville is $825/month compared to $920/month in Ucon — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smelterville is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $311,700.

Median household income in Smelterville is $46,597 compared to $83,864 in Ucon (-44.4%). While Ucon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Smelterville spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Ucon.