Shelley, ID vs Wendell, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wendell is 23.4% cheaper than Shelley. With a cost index of 73 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wendell to Shelley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Shelley is $1,212/month compared to $783/month in Wendell — a 55% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wendell is more affordable at $209,600 median vs $267,200.

Median household income in Shelley is $63,864 compared to $54,850 in Wendell (+16.4%). The higher salaries in Shelley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Shelley spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Wendell.