St. Anthony, ID vs Weiser, ID

St. Anthony is moderately more affordable than Weiser, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. St. Anthony scores 71 compared to 76 for Weiser, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Weiser can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Anthony is $729/month compared to $908/month in Weiser — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Anthony has cheaper rent, Weiser actually has lower median home values ($196,200 vs $199,600).

Median household income in St. Anthony is $52,446 compared to $45,463 in Weiser (+15.4%). St. Anthony offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Anthony spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Weiser.