Sandpoint, ID Cost of Living


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Sandpoint cost of living score
107.4
More expensive
7.4% higher
than the US average
1.8% higher
than the Idaho average
Sandpoint, Idaho gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.4% higher than the U.S. average and 1.8% lower than the average for Idaho.

Sandpoint, ID

Housing costs in Sandpoint?
A typical home costs $537,900, which is 59.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.9% more expensive than the average Idaho home, at $445,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sandpoint costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,120.

Can I afford Sandpoint?
To live comfortably in Sandpoint, Idaho, a minimum annual income of $102,960 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sandpoint?
Sandpoint, ID is an affordable place to live with a relatively low cost of living. The median home value in Sandpoint is $267,600 which is significantly lower than the national median home value of $219,700. Additionally, the median household income in Sandpoint is $48,179 compared to the national median household income of $60,293. This makes it easier for residents to find housing and other necessities they need within their budget. Furthermore, the local economy has seen steady growth over recent years due to investments from technology companies and other industries. The community also benefits from many recreational activities such as skiing and snowboarding nearby Schweitzer Mountain Resort as well as fishing and boating on Lake Pend Oreille. All these factors contribute to make Sandpoint a great place to live with a cost of living that allows for plenty of leisure activities without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSandpointIdahoUnited States
  107.4105.5100.0
  100.494.4100
  104.4104.5100.0
  135.6136.8100.0
  $537,900$445,000$338,100
  84.0%89.3%100.0%
  67.081.6100.0
  86.679.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

Very attractive and beautiful place, definitely somewhere I would want to live. Never have I seen a nicer city, or is it a large town? Either way, gorgeous, lots to do.  More

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It's a little too sprawling in the town itself for what I'm looking for, but the surrounding and just outside of town areas are beautiful, densely green and the native  More

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I lived there in 1998 & 1999 -loved the place and its scenery, wildlife and friendly  More

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