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Boise City, ID

Cost of living in Boise County, ID

Part of the Boise City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,520/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,045 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,534 44%
Federal tax $505 14%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $331 9%
Transport $250 7%
State tax $198 6%
Energy $162 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Boise County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,300
per month
1 bedroom
$1,534
per month
2 bedroom
$1,838
per month
3 bedroom
$2,575
per month
4 bedroom
$3,080
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Boise County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,349
per year
Individual earnings
$40,926
per year
Per capita
$38,398
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Boise County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$424,100
Annual property tax
$1,571

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Boise 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 Boise County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

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 Boise 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 Boise County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
35.1 min
Drive alone
66.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
17.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Boise County

What it costs to live in Boise County each month.

Single person
$3,520
per month
  • Rent $1,534
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $505
  • State tax $198
Couple
$5,175
per month
  • Rent $1,838
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $936
  • State tax $374
Family
$8,045
per month
  • Rent $2,575
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $936
  • State tax $374

Frequently asked questions about Boise County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Boise County?

In Boise County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,534 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,838 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,575 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Boise County?

In Boise County, ID, the average household income is $77,349 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,926 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Boise County?

The estimated cost of living in Boise County, ID is approximately $3,520 per month for a single person, $5,175 for a couple, $8,045 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Boise County?

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

Is Boise County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Boise County, ID would need approximately $3,520 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,349 per year ($6,446 per month). Boise County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Boise County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Boise County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Boise County?

The average home value in Boise County, ID is $424,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,571, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Boise County compare to other areas?

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