Living in Idaho: Income, Housing, Taxes & Cost of Living (2026)
By Wealthvieu
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Table of Contents
Idaho at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
National Rank |
| Population (2024) |
2.0 million |
39th |
| Median household income |
$69,208 |
33rd |
| Median home price |
$420,000 |
Above average |
| Cost of living index |
102 |
Average |
| State income tax |
5.695% flat |
Average |
| Sales tax |
6% |
Below average |
| Property tax (effective rate) |
0.63% |
Below average |
Income and Housing
| City/Metro Area |
Median Income |
Median Home Price |
Median Rent (2BR) |
Affordability |
| Boise |
$75,200 |
$460,000 |
$1,600 |
Fair |
| Meridian |
$85,400 |
$490,000 |
$1,700 |
Fair |
| Nampa/Caldwell |
$62,400 |
$380,000 |
$1,350 |
Good |
| Idaho Falls |
$65,800 |
$320,000 |
$1,150 |
Good |
| Twin Falls |
$58,200 |
$285,000 |
$1,050 |
Good |
| Pocatello |
$55,400 |
$270,000 |
$1,000 |
Good |
| Coeur d’Alene |
$62,200 |
$520,000 |
$1,500 |
Poor |
| Moscow |
$48,200 |
$350,000 |
$1,100 |
Fair |
Idaho Pros and Cons
| Financial Pros |
Financial Cons |
| Low property taxes (0.63%) |
Boise housing has surged (doubled since 2019) |
| No tax on Social Security |
Below-average wages (33rd in median income) |
| Growing economy (fastest pop. growth) |
Limited high-paying job markets |
| Low crime rates |
Resort areas very expensive (Sun Valley, CdA) |
| Outdoor lifestyle |
Flat tax rate (5.695%) is mid-range |
Related: Cost of Living by State | State Income Tax Rates | Property Tax by State
