Cost of Living in Deary, ID

With a cost of living index of 81, Deary, ID is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 19% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Idaho state average of 87. Deary is a small community of 511 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Deary's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,000 (24% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $225,400 (26% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Deary is $71,250, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.