Idaho Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 44 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$919/mo
Average Home Value
$311,932
Average Owner Cost
$943/mo
County cost atlas
Idaho housing costs by county
Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.
Counties
44
Avg rent
$919/mo
Owner cost
$943/mo
Avg score
43.4
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.
State Cost Summary
Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.
Housing Costs in Idaho: An Overview
The median rent in Idaho is $919 per month, which is 21% below the national median of $1,163. That is useful statewide context, but rent burden still depends on local income, household size, commute, and the county a household chooses.
Within Idaho, housing costs vary significantly by county. Ada County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,465 per month and a median home value of $476,000. Butte County has the lowest reported median rent at $525 per month and a median home value of $195,800.
The average home value across Idaho counties is $311,932, 11% higher than the national median of $281,900. Median household income is roughly $65,770, so home values should be read alongside local wages, financing costs, taxes, insurance, and supply.
Before comparing places in Idaho, start with the county-level pattern. Costs can swing dramatically between rural and urban counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.
Distribution
Rent Distribution in Idaho
How median rents are spread across 44 counties
Highest Median Rent Counties
Lowest Median Rent Counties
All Idaho Counties
Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Cost Score | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | Moderate$1,465/mo | $476,000 | $1,401/mo | 9.2 | 28.0% |
| Kootenai County | Moderate$1,330/mo | $467,400 | $1,313/mo | 12.4 | 30.0% |
| Canyon County | Moderate$1,259/mo | $350,300 | $1,219/mo | 15.4 | 29.0% |
| Blaine County | Moderate$1,217/mo | $663,800 | $1,230/mo | 15.8 | 26.0% |
| Teton County | Moderate$1,196/mo | $595,900 | $1,334/mo | 14.3 | 29.0% |
| Elmore County | Moderate$1,111/mo | $278,300 | $906/mo | 30.0 | 26.0% |
| Jefferson County | Moderate$1,098/mo | $335,000 | $1,218/mo | 19.3 | 23.0% |
| Bonner County | Moderate$1,059/mo | $433,400 | $1,015/mo | 26.7 | 27.0% |
| Bonneville County | Moderate$1,054/mo | $327,000 | $1,172/mo | 21.7 | 26.0% |
| Twin Falls County | Moderate$1,011/mo | $292,700 | $1,099/mo | 25.4 | 29.0% |
| Valley County | Moderate$1,011/mo | $599,500 | $973/mo | 30.2 | 27.0% |
| Oneida County | Moderate$1,009/mo | $228,100 | $932/mo | 32.3 | 24.0% |
| Camas County | Affordable$992/mo | $248,900 | $978/mo | 31.1 | 33.0% |
| Madison County | Affordable$965/mo | $365,000 | $1,065/mo | 29.4 | 30.0% |
| Nez Perce County | Affordable$936/mo | $291,300 | $1,158/mo | 28.2 | 29.0% |
| Cassia County | Affordable$920/mo | $257,300 | $897/mo | 39.8 | 26.0% |
| Washington County | Affordable$919/mo | $250,300 | $761/mo | 49.2 | 29.0% |
| Minidoka County | Affordable$909/mo | $235,300 | $989/mo | 36.1 | 25.0% |
| Latah County | Affordable$905/mo | $342,500 | $1,118/mo | 31.7 | 29.0% |
| Gem County | Affordable$887/mo | $367,300 | $924/mo | 40.9 | 24.0% |
| Shoshone County | Affordable$880/mo | $222,700 | $760/mo | 52.5 | 26.0% |
| Bannock County | Affordable$879/mo | $267,200 | $962/mo | 39.8 | 28.0% |
| Payette County | Affordable$874/mo | $310,700 | $1,087/mo | 35.4 | 24.0% |
| Boundary County | Affordable$867/mo | $344,100 | $766/mo | 53.2 | 27.0% |
| Jerome County | Affordable$862/mo | $254,000 | $1,078/mo | 37.0 | 22.0% |
| Lincoln County | Affordable$860/mo | $206,700 | $854/mo | 47.9 | 23.0% |
| Gooding County | Affordable$859/mo | $231,800 | $830/mo | 50.0 | 27.0% |
| Boise County | Affordable$854/mo | $424,100 | $973/mo | 41.8 | 25.0% |
| Benewah County | Affordable$853/mo | $255,800 | $835/mo | 50.3 | 27.0% |
| Clearwater County | Affordable$847/mo | $240,800 | $672/mo | 63.0 | 29.0% |
| Bingham County | Affordable$845/mo | $258,000 | $934/mo | 44.8 | 26.0% |
| Franklin County | Affordable$831/mo | $304,000 | $846/mo | 51.9 | 22.0% |
| Adams County | Affordable$823/mo | $327,300 | $811/mo | 55.1 | 27.0% |
| Fremont County | Affordable$803/mo | $281,800 | $897/mo | 51.5 | 23.0% |
| Caribou County | Affordable$800/mo | $220,200 | $732/mo | 63.8 | 26.0% |
| Idaho County | Affordable$797/mo | $284,600 | $568/mo | 75.7 | 27.0% |
| Clark County | Affordable$771/mo | $203,000 | $621/mo | 75.4 | 30.0% |
| Owyhee County | Affordable$771/mo | $281,600 | $908/mo | 55.1 | 23.0% |
| Custer County | Affordable$744/mo | $295,600 | $816/mo | 64.6 | 27.0% |
| Power County | Affordable$729/mo | $191,200 | $867/mo | 62.6 | 17.0% |
| Lemhi County | Affordable$721/mo | $282,100 | $849/mo | 65.0 | 35.0% |
| Lewis County | Affordable$708/mo | $202,400 | $764/mo | 72.1 | 24.0% |
| Bear Lake County | Affordable$687/mo | $234,200 | $787/mo | 72.3 | 30.0% |
| Butte County | Affordable$525/mo | $195,800 | $594/mo | 91.6 | 14.0% |
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