Iona, ID vs Shelley, ID

Shelley is moderately more affordable than Iona, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Iona scores 101 compared to 90 for Shelley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Iona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Iona is $1,284/month compared to $1,212/month in Shelley — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shelley is more affordable at $267,200 median vs $364,400.

Median household income in Iona is $83,750 compared to $63,864 in Shelley (+31.1%). While Iona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Iona spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Shelley.