Cost of living in Boundary County, ID
Population 12,695 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Boundary County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Boundary County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Boundary County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Boundary County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Boundary 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 Boundary 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 Boundary County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Boundary County
What it costs to live in Boundary County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $162
- Water $60
- Groceries $331
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $437
- State tax $178
- Rent $933
- Energy $194
- Water $70
- Groceries $549
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $692
- State tax $302
- Rent $1,307
- Energy $243
- Water $85
- Groceries $832
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $692
- State tax $302
Frequently asked questions about Boundary County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Boundary County?
In Boundary 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 Boundary County?
In Boundary County, ID, the average household income is $62,438 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,798 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Boundary County?
The estimated cost of living in Boundary County, ID is approximately $2,679 per month for a single person, $4,024 for a couple, $6,531 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Boundary County?
The combined sales tax rate in Boundary County, ID is 6.03%, which includes the Idaho state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.03%.
Is Boundary County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Boundary County, ID would need approximately $2,679 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,438 per year ($5,203 per month). Boundary County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Boundary County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Boundary County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Boundary County?
The average home value in Boundary County, ID is $344,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,433, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Boundary 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