Cost of Living in Chubbuck, ID
Population 15,900 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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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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