Malad City, ID vs Shelley, ID

Malad City is moderately more affordable than Shelley, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Malad City scores 79 compared to 90 for Shelley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shelley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malad City is $965/month compared to $1,212/month in Shelley — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malad City is more affordable at $210,300 median vs $267,200.

Median household income in Malad City is $75,500 compared to $63,864 in Shelley (+18.2%). Malad City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Malad City spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Shelley.