Mountain Home, ID Cost of Living


5 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Mountain Home cost of living score
85.3
Less expensive
14.7% lower
than the US average
19.1% lower
than the Idaho average
Mountain Home, Idaho gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.7% lower than the U.S. average and 19.1% lower than the average for Idaho.

Mountain Home, ID

Housing costs in Mountain Home?
A typical home costs $321,000, which is 5.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.9% less expensive than the average Idaho home, at $445,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mountain Home costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,120.

Can I afford Mountain Home?
To live comfortably in Mountain Home, Idaho, a minimum annual income of $61,560 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mountain Home?
Mountain Home, ID is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in the area is lower than both the state and national averages. Groceries, housing, and utilities are all quite reasonable. Housing costs are particularly low; the median home price in Mountain Home is around $125,000—far less than the statewide median of nearly $190,000. Utilities in the area are also affordable; electricity bills average about $90 per month, which is well below the nationwide average of $112. In addition to being reasonably priced, the city offers a wide variety of amenities and activities for its residents to enjoy. Residents can take advantage of nearby hiking trails and outdoor recreation areas as well as numerous local restaurants and shopping centers.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMountain HomeIdahoUnited States
  85.3105.5100.0
  90.894.4100
  103.2104.5100.0
  80.3136.8100.0
  $321,000$445,000$338,100
  93.2%89.3%100.0%
  68.281.6100.0
  74.379.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Mountain Home
    See all (5)

Over 13 years ago

The cost of living is low in Idaho, even though the taxes are high. We definitley have 4 seasons, cold in winter and hot in  More

   |    Reply

I was stationed at the base in the late 60s. I am sure many things have changed. Don't remember much so can anyone tell me about bugs (mosquitoes), wind, heat, cold  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

We have lived here since 1991 and love it... the wind can be brutal in the spring, summers are hot and dry, and the winters can be cold and snowy and we love it... Cost  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Mountain Home

Crime
Compare Mountain Home, ID cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Mountain Home, Idaho to any other city in the US.