Chubbuck, ID vs Middleton, ID

Chubbuck is moderately more affordable than Middleton, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Chubbuck scores 85 compared to 94 for Middleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chubbuck is $917/month compared to $1,077/month in Middleton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chubbuck is more affordable at $313,700 median vs $348,900.

Median household income in Chubbuck is $78,646 compared to $83,681 in Middleton (-6%). The higher salaries in Middleton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chubbuck spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Middleton.