Chubbuck, ID Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Chubbuck. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Chubbuck compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Chubbuck, Idaho

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:

103 Cost of living index 1.0x higher vs US
#22 Cheapest in Idaho (of 35)
#2,859 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$379,219 Median home value
$1,048 Median rent
$82,977 Median income
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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 103, which is 1.0x higher 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 100.

The standard of living in Chubbuck ranks as #22 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Chubbuck ranks as the #13 most expensive place in the Gem State.

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Chubbuck Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho

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

  • The Services index in Chubbuck is 105.

  • The Groceries index in Chubbuck is 99.

  • The Health index in Chubbuck is 103.

  • The Housing index in Chubbuck is 102.

  • The Transportation index in Chubbuck is 101.

  • The Utilities index in Chubbuck is 105.

Living Expense Chubbuck Idaho National Average
Overall 103 100 100
Services 105 100 100
Groceries 99 101 100
Health 103 89 100
Housing 102 104 100
Transportation 101 103 100
Utilities 105 107 100

Chubbuck Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages

Services
Chubbuck 105
Idaho avg 100
Groceries
Chubbuck 99
Idaho avg 101
Health
Chubbuck 103
Idaho avg 89
Housing
Chubbuck 102
Idaho avg 104
Transportation
Chubbuck 101
Idaho avg 103
Utilities
Chubbuck 105
Idaho avg 107

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Chubbuck, ID Housing Cost Breakdown

$379,219Median Home Value
$1,048Median Rent
$82,977Median Income

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 2020-2024. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Chubbuck is $379,219.

  • The Median Rent in Chubbuck is $1,048.

  • The Median Income in Chubbuck is $82,977.

  • The Home Value To Income in Chubbuck is 4.6x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Chubbuck is 0.15x.

Statistic Chubbuck Idaho United States
Median Home Value $379,219 $473,335 $332,700
Median Rent $1,048 $1,238 $1,413
Median Income $82,977 $77,800 $80,734
Home Value To Income 4.6x 6.1x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.15x 0.19x 0.21x

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

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

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 97, 0.9x Chubbuck.

  • Pocatello, ID has a cost of living index of 97, 0.9x Chubbuck.

  • Ammon, ID has a cost of living index of 106, 1.0x Chubbuck.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Chubbuck
Idaho Falls, ID 67,725 97 0.9x
Pocatello, ID 57,635 97 0.9x
Ammon, ID 19,064 106 1.0x
Blackfoot, ID 12,782 95 0.9x
Shelley, ID 5,092 99 1.0x