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Cost of living in Bingham County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,644/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 48,993 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $410 16%
Groceries $331 13%
Transport $320 12%
State tax $170 6%
Energy $162 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Bingham County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bingham County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,842
per year
Individual earnings
$35,147
per year
Per capita
$31,676
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bingham County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$258,000
Annual property tax
$1,389

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bingham County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$110
per month · 11.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,944
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bingham County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.9%

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 Bingham County

State and local tax rates for Idaho.

State income tax
5.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bingham County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.9 min
Drive alone
78.5%
Public transit
1.4%
Work from home
5.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bingham County

What it costs to live in Bingham County each month.

Single person
$2,644
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $410
  • State tax $170
Couple
$4,329
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $928
  • State tax $371
Family
$6,836
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $928
  • State tax $371

Frequently asked questions about Bingham County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bingham County?

In Bingham County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bingham County?

In Bingham County, ID, the average household income is $76,842 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,147 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bingham County?

The estimated cost of living in Bingham County, ID is approximately $2,644 per month for a single person, $4,329 for a couple, $6,836 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bingham County?

The combined sales tax rate in Bingham County, ID is 6.03%, which includes the Idaho state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.03%.

Is Bingham County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bingham County, ID would need approximately $2,644 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,842 per year ($6,404 per month). Bingham County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Bingham County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bingham County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bingham County?

The average home value in Bingham County, ID is $258,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,389, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bingham County compare to other areas?

You can compare Bingham County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bingham County is in the Blackfoot, ID metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources