2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 159 cities in Idaho.
Average median home value across Idaho cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Idaho.
COL index 100.5 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Idaho.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Valley | 143.6 | Very Expensive | $845,600 | N/A |
| 2 | Ketchum | 136.8 | Very Expensive | $756,200 | N/A |
| 3 | Eagle | 133.5 | Very Expensive | $711,500 | N/A |
| 4 | Hayden Lake | 133.1 | Very Expensive | $706,900 | N/A |
| 5 | Dalton Gardens | 130.7 | Very Expensive | $673,800 | N/A |
| 6 | Conkling Park CDP | 125.6 | Very Expensive | $606,400 | N/A |
| 7 | Victor | 124.5 | Very Expensive | $591,500 | N/A |
| 8 | Hailey | 123.2 | Very Expensive | $574,500 | N/A |
| 9 | McCall | 122.4 | Very Expensive | $564,500 | N/A |
| 10 | Avimor CDP | 120.9 | Very Expensive | $544,200 | N/A |
| 11 | Robie Creek CDP | 119.4 | Expensive | $524,400 | N/A |
| 12 | Star | 117.5 | Expensive | $498,900 | N/A |
| 13 | Meridian | 116.5 | Expensive | $485,000 | N/A |
| 14 | Bellevue | 116.3 | Expensive | $482,600 | N/A |
| 15 | Driggs | 114.4 | Expensive | $457,800 | N/A |
| 16 | Boise City | 114.3 | Expensive | $456,000 | N/A |
| 17 | Sandpoint | 113.8 | Expensive | $449,500 | N/A |
| 18 | Hayden | 113.5 | Expensive | $445,700 | N/A |
| 19 | Post Falls | 112.0 | Expensive | $425,100 | N/A |
| 20 | Tyhee CDP | 111.4 | Expensive | $417,800 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources