Cost of living in Benewah County, ID
Population 9,913 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Benewah County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Benewah County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Benewah County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Benewah County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Benewah County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Benewah County
State and local tax rates for Idaho.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Benewah County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Benewah County
What it costs to live in Benewah County each month.
- Rent $736
- Energy $162
- Water $60
- Groceries $331
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $411
- State tax $170
- Rent $965
- Energy $194
- Water $70
- Groceries $549
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $595
- State tax $273
- Rent $1,291
- Energy $243
- Water $85
- Groceries $832
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $595
- State tax $273
Frequently asked questions about Benewah County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Benewah County?
In Benewah County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $736 per month, a two-bedroom averages $965 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,291 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Benewah County?
In Benewah County, ID, the average household income is $56,553 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,223 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Benewah County?
The estimated cost of living in Benewah County, ID is approximately $2,670 per month for a single person, $3,930 for a couple, $6,389 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Benewah County?
The combined sales tax rate in Benewah County, ID is 6.03%, which includes the Idaho state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.03%.
Is Benewah County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Benewah County, ID would need approximately $2,670 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,553 per year ($4,713 per month). Benewah County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Benewah County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Benewah County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Benewah County?
The average home value in Benewah County, ID is $255,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,407, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Benewah County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP