Opinion: Elected officials should help support affordable housing

Housing in Idaho Falls is far from affordable for many residents. In my work as a financial wellness expert and personal finance editor, I suggest this rule of thumb: plan so your housing costs don’t exceed 30% of your income.

Median household income in Idaho Falls is about $63,000 (latest U.S. Census Bureau data). Once you do the math, 30% of that monthly income is $1,575.