Cost of Living in McCall, ID

With a cost of living index of 109, McCall, ID is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 9% more expensive than the national average and 22% above the Idaho state average of 87. McCall is a small community of 3,847 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in McCall's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $995 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $564,500 (85% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 9.4x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in McCall is $60,197, which is 20% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% 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.