Mountain Home, Idaho vs. Star, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Star, Idaho is 49.8% more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $74,882 in Star, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Star, Idaho is more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Star
than in Mountain Home, Idaho
Mountain Home, ID vs. Star, ID
Compared to Mountain Home, Star is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher