Shelley, ID vs Star, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shelley is 26.5% cheaper than Star. With a cost index of 90 vs 123, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shelley to Star should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Shelley is $1,212/month compared to $1,622/month in Star — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shelley is more affordable at $267,200 median vs $498,900.

Median household income in Shelley is $63,864 compared to $91,318 in Star (-30.1%). While Star is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shelley spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Star.