Cost of Living in Wallace, ID

With a cost of living index of 73, Wallace, ID is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and 14% below the Idaho state average of 87. Wallace is a small community of 1,127 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Wallace's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $731 (45% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $219,200 (28% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Wallace is $50,526, which is 33% 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. 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.