Smelterville, ID vs Worley, ID

Smelterville is moderately more affordable than Worley, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Smelterville scores 67 compared to 77 for Worley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Worley 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 $1,028/month in Worley — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smelterville is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $139,600.

Median household income in Smelterville is $46,597 compared to $46,607 in Worley. Looking at affordability, residents of Smelterville spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.5% in Worley.