Idaho Cost of Living


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Idaho cost of living score
105.5
More expensive
5.5% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Idaho average
Idaho gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% higher than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Idaho.

Idaho

Housing costs in Idaho?
A typical home costs $445,000, which is 31.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.0% less expensive than the average Idaho home, at $445,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Idaho costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,120.

Can I afford Idaho?
To live comfortably in Idaho, a minimum annual income of $85,320 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Idaho?
The cost of living in Idaho State is quite reasonable. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for the state is 77.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 100. This means that basic items such as food, transportation and utilities are much more affordable than other states. Additionally, rent prices in Idaho are very low when compared to larger cities like Los Angeles or New York City; with an average rental price of $741 per month, you can find a quality home in most cities at an affordable rate. Overall, the cost of living in Idaho State is very favorable for individuals looking to establish a homebase without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIdaho, IdahoUnited States
  105.5100.0
  94.4100
  104.5100.0
  136.8100.0
  $445,000$338,100
  89.3%100.0%
  81.6100.0
  79.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I started going to Moscow, Idaho from college WSU....because drinking age was 19. Federal government said no more highway funds unless states raised their drinking age  More

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Place to retire  More

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Over 6 years ago

OMNOMNOMNOMOM YUMMY  More

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