Cost of Living in Carey, ID

With a cost of living index of 79, Carey, ID is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Idaho state average of 87. Carey is a small community of 1,197 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Carey's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $964 (27% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $209,200 (31% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Carey is $50,938, which is 32% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.