New Plymouth, ID vs Shelley, ID

New Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Shelley, with a 13% lower cost of living index. New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth is $988/month compared to $1,212/month in Shelley — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Plymouth is more affordable at $199,200 median vs $267,200.

Median household income in New Plymouth is $59,875 compared to $63,864 in Shelley (-6.2%). Shelley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of New Plymouth spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Shelley.