What is the cost of living in Hailey, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hailey has an overall cost of living index of 125, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Hailey has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Hailey ranks as #34 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Hailey ranks as the #1 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Hailey Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hailey. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hailey is 104.
The Groceries index in Hailey is 100.
The Health index in Hailey is 175.
The Housing index in Hailey is 102.
The Transportation index in Hailey is 102.
The Utilities index in Hailey is 102.
| Living Expense | Hailey | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 175 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 107 | 100 |
Hailey Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hailey, 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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Hailey is $900,672.
The Median Rent in Hailey is $1,460.
The Median Income in Hailey is $90,760.
The Home Value To Income in Hailey is 9.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hailey is 0.19x.
