Cost of Living in Ketchum, ID
Population 3,551 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Ketchum sits 148% above the national median — $756,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $87,658 (18% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Ketchum lies roughly 95 miles east of the nearest major metro, Boise City. Median home values run roughly 66% higher than Boise City's $456,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Ketchum
The median home value in Ketchum is $756,200 — 148% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,190/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,658/year is 18% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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, Ketchum has a cost of living index of 185 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 85% more expensive.
Ketchum has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Ketchum, ID?
Ketchum has a cost index of 185 (100 = national average). It is 85% above the national average.
What is average rent in Ketchum, ID?
The median gross rent in Ketchum is $1,190 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Ketchum?
The median home value in Ketchum is $756,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Ketchum?
The median household income in Ketchum is $87,658 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Ketchum, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ketchum is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Ketchum, ID affordable?
Ketchum is above average in cost of living, with an index of 185 — about 85% higher than the national average.
Ketchum at a Glance
- Population
- 3,551
- Median Income
- $87,658
- Home Value
- $756,200
- Median Rent
- $1,190/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.0%
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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