Smelterville, ID vs Wilder, ID

Smelterville is moderately more affordable than Wilder, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Smelterville scores 67 compared to 75 for Wilder, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilder can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Smelterville is $825/month compared to $799/month in Wilder — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilder has cheaper rent, Smelterville actually has lower median home values ($117,600 vs $215,600).

Median household income in Smelterville is $46,597 compared to $55,938 in Wilder (-16.7%). While Wilder 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 17.1% in Wilder.