Cost of Living in Chubbuck, ID

Population 15,900 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023

90
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Chubbuck a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $314,000.

Geographically, Chubbuck lies roughly 150 miles north of the nearest major metro, Salt Lake City. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Salt Lake City's $496,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 70

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Chubbuck

The median home value in Chubbuck is $313,700 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $917/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,646/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Idaho's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Chubbuck has a cost of living index of 90 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$313,700
3% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$378,776
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$917/mo
30% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,276/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$752
1 BR
$822
2 BR
$982
3 BR
$1,367
4 BR
$1,643
Owner-occupied 74.5%
Renter-occupied 25.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$917
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,531/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
18.4 min
32% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.0%
Carpooled
11.5%
Public transit
1.8%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
10.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$78,646
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,291
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
25% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.4%
Graduate degree 5.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.7
Male median age 33.7
Female median age 39.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
80.3%
Good air days/yr
557
Max AQI recorded
123
PM2.5 days
168
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chubbuck, ID?

Chubbuck has a cost index of 90 (100 = national average). It is 10% below the national average.

What is average rent in Chubbuck, ID?

The median gross rent in Chubbuck is $917 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chubbuck?

The median home value in Chubbuck is $313,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chubbuck?

The median household income in Chubbuck is $78,646 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chubbuck, ID?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chubbuck is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Chubbuck, ID affordable?

Chubbuck is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 90 (100 = US average).

Chubbuck at a Glance

Population
15,900
Median Income
$78,646
Home Value
$313,700
Median Rent
$917/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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