State guide
Cost of living in Idaho
1 Idaho city in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.2% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 6.0%.
Cities covered
1
Median rent
$1,655/mo
Median est. cost
$3,970/mo
State income tax
≈4.2%
Standouts in Idaho
Cheapest
Boise, ID
$3,970/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Boise, ID
Fit 74
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Boise, ID
Safety 78
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Boise, ID
Jobs 76
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Boise, ID
231 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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