Challis, ID Cost of Living


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United States / Idaho / No Metro Area / Custer County / Challis / Zip Codes

Challis cost of living score
88.1
Less expensive
11.9% lower
than the US average
16.5% lower
than the Idaho average
Challis, Idaho gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% lower than the U.S. average and 16.5% lower than the average for Idaho.

Challis, ID

Housing costs in Challis?
A typical home costs $238,100, which is 29.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.5% less expensive than the average Idaho home, at $445,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Challis costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,120.

Can I afford Challis?
To live comfortably in Challis, Idaho, a minimum annual income of $45,720 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Challis?
The cost of living in Challis, ID is generally quite reasonable. While it may not be as inexpensive as some other locations, the city still provides an affordable option for residents. The average rent in Challis is $627 per month, which is significantly less than the national average rent of $934. Furthermore, groceries and other essential items tend to be cheaper than what you might find in surrounding cities. Overall, Challis provides a good balance between affordability and quality of life for its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChallisIdahoUnited States
  88.1105.5100.0
  92.294.4100
  107.1104.5100.0
  69.7136.8100.0
  $238,100$445,000$338,100
  88.0%89.3%100.0%
  75.181.6100.0
  86.979.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in Challis from 1988 to 1992. At that time there was no bookstore in town. One employer, a molybdenum mine. Population consists of two groups, the mine  More

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