Cost of Living in Shelley, ID

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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
14%
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 Shelley Idaho National
Cost of living9798100
Groceries103102100
Health care99101100
Housing8690100
Transportation102103100
Utilities102101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment102105100
Household Items101101100
Education & Childcare102101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Shelley is 2% lower than the Idaho average
  • The cost of living in Shelley is 3% lower than the national average
  • Shelley housing is 14% lower 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$94,283$7,857$2,200$2,829
      Renters$49,886$4,157$1,164$1,497
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Shelley is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Shelley has a median income of about $94,283 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,200 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $49,886. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,164 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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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      Shelley, ID4,617973.1%

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      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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