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Is Chubbuck, ID expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6914% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,491about $7,458/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$341,7003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.1 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,640 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Idaho. It is number 23 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Chubbuck
$1,691
Hayden
$1,812
Mountain Home
$1,736
Star
$2,739
Ammon
$1,906
Jerome
$1,647
Blackfoot
$1,165

How much do households earn in Chubbuck?

Under $25k
11.7%
$25k–50k
22.4%
$50k–100k
36.7%
$100k–150k
18.8%
$150k+
7.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Chubbuck

SizeChubbuckU.S. average
1 bedroom$780$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,076$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,358$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,725$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Chubbuck overall?

Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).

Housing
90
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
70
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Chubbuck, so the Idaho figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Chubbuck

🏛️ Property tax$2,401a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$96a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Chubbuck

Commute to work17.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chubbuck?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $680 a month less.

Renting
$1,691
Owning
$2,371

Owning assumes a typical $341,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Chubbuck, ID?

Renting in Chubbuck costs a median of about $1,691 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.

How much do I need to make to live in Chubbuck?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,640 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Chubbuck cheap or expensive?

Chubbuck is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $89,491. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Chubbuck?

The median homeowner in Chubbuck pays $2,401 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is Chubbuck more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Idaho are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Chubbuck?

The median home value in Chubbuck is $341,700, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

16,126 people live in Chubbuck. Numbers are typical (middle) values.