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Cost of living in Blaine County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$3,050/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 24,579 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,031 34%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $477 16%
Groceries $331 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $189 6%
Energy $162 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Blaine County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$927
per month
1 bedroom
$1,031
per month
2 bedroom
$1,352
per month
3 bedroom
$1,869
per month
4 bedroom
$1,924
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Blaine County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$84,470
per year
Individual earnings
$39,200
per year
Per capita
$51,123
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Blaine County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$663,800
Annual property tax
$2,563

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Blaine 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 Blaine County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.3%

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 Blaine 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 Blaine County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.7 min
Drive alone
71.0%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
13.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Blaine County

What it costs to live in Blaine County each month.

Single person
$3,050
per month
  • Rent $1,031
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $477
  • State tax $189
Couple
$4,910
per month
  • Rent $1,352
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,053
  • State tax $408
Family
$7,560
per month
  • Rent $1,869
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,053
  • State tax $408

Frequently asked questions about Blaine County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Blaine County?

In Blaine County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,031 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,352 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,869 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Blaine County?

In Blaine County, ID, the average household income is $84,470 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,200 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Blaine County?

The estimated cost of living in Blaine County, ID is approximately $3,050 per month for a single person, $4,910 for a couple, $7,560 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Blaine County?

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

Is Blaine County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Blaine County, ID would need approximately $3,050 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $84,470 per year ($7,039 per month). Blaine County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Blaine County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Blaine County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Blaine County?

The average home value in Blaine County, ID is $663,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,563, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Blaine County compare to other areas?

You can compare Blaine County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Blaine County is in the Hailey, 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