St. Anthony, ID vs Ucon, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Anthony is 16.9% cheaper than Ucon. With a cost index of 71 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Anthony to Ucon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Anthony is $729/month compared to $920/month in Ucon — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Anthony is more affordable at $199,600 median vs $311,700.

Median household income in St. Anthony is $52,446 compared to $83,864 in Ucon (-37.5%). 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 St. Anthony spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Ucon.