Cost of Living in Idaho
14 cities • 962,015 total population • 2026 Data
$74,339
Avg. Median Income
-4% vs national
$1,232
Avg. Median Rent
-9% vs national
$388,071
Avg. Home Value
+14% vs national
3.9%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Idaho has 14 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 962,015 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $74,339, which is 4% below the national median.
Rent averages $1,232 per month, and the average home value is $388,071. The largest city is Boise City, while Pocatello offers the lowest rent and Eagle has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Idaho
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocatello | $861 | $57,931 | $240,600 |
| 2 | Moscow | $902 | $56,497 | $352,000 |
| 3 | Lewiston | $938 | $71,047 | $290,900 |
| 4 | Rexburg | $959 | $50,359 | $384,000 |
| 5 | Idaho Falls | $992 | $69,630 | $298,600 |
Most Expensive Cities in Idaho
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $1,753 | $118,037 | $711,500 |
| 2 | Meridian | $1,714 | $98,686 | $485,000 |
| 3 | Kuna | $1,647 | $93,545 | $403,700 |
| 4 | Boise City | $1,359 | $81,308 | $456,000 |
| 5 | Nampa | $1,340 | $72,122 | $332,500 |
Highest Income Cities in Idaho
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $118,037 | $1,753 | 31,490 |
| 2 | Meridian | $98,686 | $1,714 | 124,865 |
| 3 | Kuna | $93,545 | $1,647 | 25,960 |
| 4 | Boise City | $81,308 | $1,359 | 235,701 |
| 5 | Post Falls | $73,313 | $1,313 | 41,716 |
All Cities in Idaho
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | 235,701 | $81,308 | $1,359 | $456,000 |
| Meridian | 124,865 | $98,686 | $1,714 | $485,000 |
| Nampa | 106,289 | $72,122 | $1,340 | $332,500 |
| Idaho Falls | 66,672 | $69,630 | $992 | $298,600 |
| Caldwell | 63,465 | $66,663 | $1,135 | $322,100 |
| Pocatello | 57,152 | $57,931 | $861 | $240,600 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 55,558 | $70,845 | $1,328 | $451,600 |
| Twin Falls | 53,219 | $60,760 | $1,011 | $279,400 |
| Post Falls | 41,716 | $73,313 | $1,313 | $425,100 |
| Rexburg | 39,589 | $50,359 | $959 | $384,000 |
| Lewiston | 34,471 | $71,047 | $938 | $290,900 |
| Eagle | 31,490 | $118,037 | $1,753 | $711,500 |
| Kuna | 25,960 | $93,545 | $1,647 | $403,700 |
| Moscow | 25,868 | $56,497 | $902 | $352,000 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.