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
▼21% below national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$919/mo
21% below national median
Average Home Value
$311,932
11% above national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$943/mo
44% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All Idaho Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | Moderate$1,465/mo | $476,000 | $1,401/mo | 28.0% |
| Kootenai County | Moderate$1,330/mo | $467,400 | $1,313/mo | 30.0% |
| Canyon County | Moderate$1,259/mo | $350,300 | $1,219/mo | 29.0% |
| Blaine County | Moderate$1,217/mo | $663,800 | $1,230/mo | 26.0% |
| Teton County | Moderate$1,196/mo | $595,900 | $1,334/mo | 29.0% |
| Elmore County | Moderate$1,111/mo | $278,300 | $906/mo | 26.0% |
| Jefferson County | Moderate$1,098/mo | $335,000 | $1,218/mo | 23.0% |
| Bonner County | Moderate$1,059/mo | $433,400 | $1,015/mo | 27.0% |
| Bonneville County | Moderate$1,054/mo | $327,000 | $1,172/mo | 26.0% |
| Twin Falls County | Moderate$1,011/mo | $292,700 | $1,099/mo | 29.0% |
| Valley County | Moderate$1,011/mo | $599,500 | $973/mo | 27.0% |
| Oneida County | Moderate$1,009/mo | $228,100 | $932/mo | 24.0% |
| Camas County | Affordable$992/mo | $248,900 | $978/mo | 33.0% |
| Madison County | Affordable$965/mo | $365,000 | $1,065/mo | 30.0% |
| Nez Perce County | Affordable$936/mo | $291,300 | $1,158/mo | 29.0% |
| Cassia County | Affordable$920/mo | $257,300 | $897/mo | 26.0% |
| Washington County | Affordable$919/mo | $250,300 | $761/mo | 29.0% |
| Minidoka County | Affordable$909/mo | $235,300 | $989/mo | 25.0% |
| Latah County | Affordable$905/mo | $342,500 | $1,118/mo | 29.0% |
| Gem County | Affordable$887/mo | $367,300 | $924/mo | 24.0% |
| Shoshone County | Affordable$880/mo | $222,700 | $760/mo | 26.0% |
| Bannock County | Affordable$879/mo | $267,200 | $962/mo | 28.0% |
| Payette County | Affordable$874/mo | $310,700 | $1,087/mo | 24.0% |
| Boundary County | Affordable$867/mo | $344,100 | $766/mo | 27.0% |
| Jerome County | Affordable$862/mo | $254,000 | $1,078/mo | 22.0% |
| Lincoln County | Affordable$860/mo | $206,700 | $854/mo | 23.0% |
| Gooding County | Affordable$859/mo | $231,800 | $830/mo | 27.0% |
| Boise County | Affordable$854/mo | $424,100 | $973/mo | 25.0% |
| Benewah County | Affordable$853/mo | $255,800 | $835/mo | 27.0% |
| Clearwater County | Affordable$847/mo | $240,800 | $672/mo | 29.0% |
| Bingham County | Affordable$845/mo | $258,000 | $934/mo | 26.0% |
| Franklin County | Affordable$831/mo | $304,000 | $846/mo | 22.0% |
| Adams County | Affordable$823/mo | $327,300 | $811/mo | 27.0% |
| Fremont County | Affordable$803/mo | $281,800 | $897/mo | 23.0% |
| Caribou County | Affordable$800/mo | $220,200 | $732/mo | 26.0% |
| Idaho County | Affordable$797/mo | $284,600 | $568/mo | 27.0% |
| Clark County | Affordable$771/mo | $203,000 | $621/mo | 30.0% |
| Owyhee County | Affordable$771/mo | $281,600 | $908/mo | 23.0% |
| Custer County | Affordable$744/mo | $295,600 | $816/mo | 27.0% |
| Power County | Affordable$729/mo | $191,200 | $867/mo | 17.0% |
| Lemhi County | Affordable$721/mo | $282,100 | $849/mo | 35.0% |
| Lewis County | Affordable$708/mo | $202,400 | $764/mo | 24.0% |
| Bear Lake County | Affordable$687/mo | $234,200 | $787/mo | 30.0% |
| Butte County | Affordable$525/mo | $195,800 | $594/mo | 14.0% |
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