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Cost of living in Butte County, ID

Part of the Idaho Falls Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,876/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,654 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,087 38%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $353 12%
Groceries $331 12%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $162 6%
State tax $153 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Butte County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,020
per month
1 bedroom
$1,087
per month
2 bedroom
$1,311
per month
3 bedroom
$1,837
per month
4 bedroom
$2,202
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Butte County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$43,281
per year
Individual earnings
$31,646
per year
Per capita
$25,940
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Butte County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$195,800
Annual property tax
$986

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Butte 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 Butte County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.6%

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 Butte 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 Butte County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.0 min
Drive alone
66.9%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
13.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Butte County

What it costs to live in Butte County each month.

Single person
$2,876
per month
  • Rent $1,087
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $353
  • State tax $153
Couple
$3,940
per month
  • Rent $1,311
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $393
  • State tax $209
Family
$6,599
per month
  • Rent $1,837
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $393
  • State tax $209

Frequently asked questions about Butte County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Butte County?

In Butte County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,087 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,311 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,837 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Butte County?

In Butte County, ID, the average household income is $43,281 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,646 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Butte County?

The estimated cost of living in Butte County, ID is approximately $2,876 per month for a single person, $3,940 for a couple, $6,599 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Butte County?

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

Is Butte County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Butte County, ID would need approximately $2,876 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,281 per year ($3,607 per month). Butte County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Butte County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Butte County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Butte County?

The average home value in Butte County, ID is $195,800, with average annual property taxes of $986, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Butte County compare to other areas?

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