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Cost of living in Bonner County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,752/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 49,456 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $824 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $406 15%
Groceries $331 12%
Transport $320 12%
State tax $169 6%
Energy $162 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Bonner County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$819
per month
1 bedroom
$824
per month
2 bedroom
$1,081
per month
3 bedroom
$1,515
per month
4 bedroom
$1,733
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bonner County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$65,168
per year
Individual earnings
$34,908
per year
Per capita
$37,755
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bonner County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$433,400
Annual property tax
$1,716

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bonner 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 Bonner County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.5%

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 Bonner 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 Bonner County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.7 min
Drive alone
72.1%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
11.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bonner County

What it costs to live in Bonner County each month.

Single person
$2,752
per month
  • Rent $824
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $406
  • State tax $169
Couple
$4,229
per month
  • Rent $1,081
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $736
  • State tax $315
Family
$6,796
per month
  • Rent $1,515
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $736
  • State tax $315

Frequently asked questions about Bonner County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bonner County?

In Bonner County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $824 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,081 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,515 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bonner County?

In Bonner County, ID, the average household income is $65,168 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,908 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bonner County?

The estimated cost of living in Bonner County, ID is approximately $2,752 per month for a single person, $4,229 for a couple, $6,796 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bonner County?

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

Is Bonner County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bonner County, ID would need approximately $2,752 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,168 per year ($5,431 per month). Bonner County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bonner County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bonner County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bonner County?

The average home value in Bonner County, ID is $433,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,716, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bonner County compare to other areas?

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