Cost of Living in Sun Valley, ID

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94%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
310%
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 Sun Valley Idaho National
Cost of living19498100
Groceries102102100
Health care99101100
Housing41090100
Transportation104103100
Utilities100101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment104105100
Household Items100101100
Education & Childcare98101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sun Valley is 97% higher than the Idaho average
  • The cost of living in Sun Valley is 94% higher than the national average
  • Sun Valley housing is 310% 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$90,510$7,543$2,112$2,716
      Renters$50,668$4,222$1,182$1,520

      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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      Sun Valley, ID1,62919493.9%

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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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