Chubbuck, ID Cost Of Living

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Updated: 2025-10-24

Cost Of Living In Chubbuck, ID Summary

Cost of living in Chubbuck research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Chubbuck is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Idaho, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

  • The cost of living index in Chubbuck is 95, with 100 being the average.

  • The cost of living index in Chubbuck is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • Chubbuck ranks as the #9 cheapest in Idaho out of 33.

  • Chubbuck ranks as the #1,954 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.

  • The median home value in Chubbuck is $379,045.

  • The median income in Chubbuck is $78,646.

Table Of Contents

  1. Summary
  2. National Comparison
  3. Housing Breakdown
  4. Detailed Pricing
  5. Nearby Comparisons
95
Chubbuck's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

What is the cost of living in Chubbuck, ID?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Chubbuck has an overall cost of living index of 95, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.

Compared to Idaho, Chubbuck has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Idaho's index of 94.

The standard of living in Chubbuck ranks as #9 most affordable out of the 33 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Chubbuck ranks as the #24 most expensive place in the Gem State.

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9 out of 33
In Idaho
1,954 out of 6,489
In America

Chubbuck Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Chubbuck. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Chubbuck is 97.

  • The Groceries index in Chubbuck is 99.

  • The Health index in Chubbuck is 97.

  • The Housing index in Chubbuck is 102.

  • The Transportation index in Chubbuck is 101.

  • The Utilities index in Chubbuck is 87.

Living Expense Chubbuck Idaho National Average
Overall 95 94 100
Services 97 99 100
Groceries 99 103 100
Health 97 98 100
Housing 102 86 100
Transportation 101 103 100
Utilities 87 86 100
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Chubbuck Cost of Living Vs. ID

Chubbuck, ID Housing Cost Breakdown

Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2019-2023. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Chubbuck is $379,045.

  • The Median Rent in Chubbuck is $917.

  • The Median Income in Chubbuck is $78,646.

  • The Home Value To Income in Chubbuck is 4.8x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Chubbuck is 0.14x.

Statistic Chubbuck Idaho United States
Median Home Value $379,045 $468,436 $303,400
Median Rent $917 $1,150 $1,348
Median Income $78,646 $74,636 $78,538
Home Value To Income 4.8x 6.3x 3.9x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.14x 0.18x 0.21x
$379,045
Median Home Value
$917
Median Rent
$78,646
Median Income

Chubbuck, ID Costs By Category

Detailed Chubbuck Services Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Chubbuck Idaho
Shampoo $1.04 $1.28
Movie $11.75 $12.13
Bowling $12.32 $18
Haircut $22.96 $24.26
Beauty Salon $36.09 $45.56

Detailed Chubbuck Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Chubbuck Idaho
Ground Beef $6.63 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.36 $1.57
Milk $4.52 $4.67
Potatoes $4.62 $4.93
Pizza $10.57 $12.09
Beer $10.41 $10.41
Toothpaste $4.16 $3.7

Detailed Chubbuck Health Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Chubbuck Idaho
Optometrist $130.57 $125.68
Doctor $151.89 $135.78
Dentist $97.67 $113.29

Detailed Chubbuck Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Chubbuck Idaho
Gasoline $3.7 $3.46
Tire Balancing $49.7 $59.92

Detailed Chubbuck Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Chubbuck Idaho
All Electricity $161.77 $193.99
Phone $177.84 $192.25

Chubbuck SnackAbility

8
/10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9.5

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Chubbuck

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Chubbuck. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Idaho Falls, ID has a cost of living index of 95, 1.0x Chubbuck.

  • Pocatello, ID has a cost of living index of 92, 1.0x Chubbuck.

  • Ammon, ID has a cost of living index of 99, 1.0x Chubbuck.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Chubbuck
Idaho Falls, ID 66,672 95 1.0x
Pocatello, ID 57,152 92 1.0x
Ammon, ID 18,496 99 1.0x
Blackfoot, ID 12,628 89 0.9x

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