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Is Shelley, ID expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6755% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,652about $6,971/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$295,20011% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,000 a year. That is $32 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 22 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Shelley
$1,675
Kimberly
$1,195
Rigby
$1,879
Preston
$860
Weiser
$946
Rupert
$908
Fruitland
$846

How much do households earn in Shelley?

Under $25k
12.2%
$25k–50k
24.5%
$50k–100k
32.9%
$100k–150k
11.7%
$150k+
17.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Shelley

SizeShelleyU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,264$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,161$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,419$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,999$2,098

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

How expensive is Shelley 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 Shelley, so the Idaho figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Shelley

🏛️ Property tax$1,470a year · 0.50% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$108a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Shelley

Commute to work20.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Shelley?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $373 a month less.

Renting
$1,675
Owning
$2,048

Owning assumes a typical $295,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,520 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Shelley, ID?

Renting in Shelley costs a median of about $1,675 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,000 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Shelley cheap or expensive?

Shelley is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $83,652. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Shelley?

The median homeowner in Shelley pays $1,470 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.

Is Shelley 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 Shelley?

The median home value in Shelley is $295,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,092 people live in Shelley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.