Cost of Living in Hailey, ID

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D-
23%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
74%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Hailey Idaho National
Cost of living12398100
Groceries102102100
Health care99101100
Housing17490100
Transportation104103100
Utilities100101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment104105100
Household Items100101100
Education & Childcare98101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Hailey is 25% higher than the Idaho average
  • The cost of living in Hailey is 23% higher than the national average
  • Hailey housing is 74% higher than the national average
  • Idaho general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Idaho state income tax is 123% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$107,534$8,961$2,509$3,226
      Renters$37,087$3,091$865$1,113
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Hailey, ID, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Hailey homeowners, is $107,534. This would allow for a maximum of $2,509 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $37,087 which would result in a maximum of $865 to be spent on rental costs.

      Idaho Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Idaho 6% 8.5%

      Idaho Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Idaho 5.8% 5.8%

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      Hailey, ID8,78812323.0%

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      Hailey, ID8,78812323.0%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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