Hailey, ID vs McCall, ID

McCall is moderately more affordable than Hailey, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Hailey scores 116 compared to 109 for McCall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hailey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hailey is $1,196/month compared to $995/month in McCall — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McCall is more affordable at $564,500 median vs $574,500.

Median household income in Hailey is $83,084 compared to $60,197 in McCall (+38%). While Hailey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hailey spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in McCall.