Challis, ID vs Fort Hall, ID

Fort Hall is moderately more affordable than Challis, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Challis scores 65 compared to 59 for Fort Hall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Challis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Challis is $635/month compared to $381/month in Fort Hall — a 67% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Hall has cheaper rent, Challis actually has lower median home values ($168,300 vs $196,000).

Median household income in Challis is $50,034 compared to $40,757 in Fort Hall (+22.8%). While Challis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Challis spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Fort Hall.