Shelley, ID vs Sugar City, ID

Shelley is moderately more affordable than Sugar City, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Shelley scores 90 compared to 97 for Sugar City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sugar City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shelley is $1,212/month compared to $1,307/month in Sugar City — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shelley is more affordable at $267,200 median vs $308,000.

Median household income in Shelley is $63,864 compared to $71,944 in Sugar City (-11.2%). While Sugar City 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 21.8% in Sugar City.