Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Idaho

Cost of living in Caribou County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,475/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,118 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Groceries $331 13%
Transport $320 13%
Federal tax $280 11%
Energy $162 7%
State tax $131 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Caribou County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,562
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Caribou County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,653
per year
Individual earnings
$27,199
per year
Per capita
$30,255
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Caribou County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$220,200
Annual property tax
$1,330

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Caribou 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 Caribou County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.3%

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 Caribou 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 Caribou County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.1 min
Drive alone
79.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
4.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Caribou County

What it costs to live in Caribou County each month.

Single person
$2,475
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $280
  • State tax $131
Couple
$4,113
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $761
  • State tax $322
Family
$6,620
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $761
  • State tax $322

Frequently asked questions about Caribou County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Caribou County?

In Caribou 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 Caribou County?

In Caribou County, ID, the average household income is $66,653 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $27,199 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Caribou County?

The estimated cost of living in Caribou County, ID is approximately $2,475 per month for a single person, $4,113 for a couple, $6,620 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Caribou County?

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

Is Caribou County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Caribou County, ID would need approximately $2,475 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,653 per year ($5,554 per month). Caribou County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Caribou County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Caribou County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Caribou County?

The average home value in Caribou County, ID is $220,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,330, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Caribou County compare to other areas?

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

Other counties in Idaho

Browse the full list of counties in Idaho, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Idaho

Compare Caribou County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

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