Melba, ID Cost of Living


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Melba cost of living score
104.6
More expensive
4.6% higher
than the US average
0.9% lower
than the Idaho average
Melba, Idaho gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% higher than the U.S. average and 0.9% higher than the average for Idaho.

Melba, ID

Housing costs in Melba?
A typical home costs $513,800, which is 52.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.5% more expensive than the average Idaho home, at $445,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Melba costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.7% more than the state average of $1,120.

Can I afford Melba?
To live comfortably in Melba, Idaho, a minimum annual income of $98,280 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Melba?
The cost of living in Melba, ID is relatively low compared to other areas in the United States. The median housing price is just over $100,000, well below the national average of $200,000. Moreover, utilities and groceries are also lower than average, making it an attractive option for those looking for more affordable living expenses. The lower cost of living in Melba means residents have more money to save or to spend on leisure activities like outdoor recreation or dining out with family and friends.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMelbaIdahoUnited States
  104.6105.5100.0
  94.694.4100
  101.6104.5100.0
  174.6136.8100.0
  $513,800$445,000$338,100
  90.3%89.3%100.0%
  97.881.6100.0
  71.679.5100.0

   100=National Average

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