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Cost of living in Cassia County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,677/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,165 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $716 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $432 16%
Groceries $331 12%
Transport $320 12%
State tax $176 7%
Energy $162 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Cassia County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$712
per month
1 bedroom
$716
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,538
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cassia County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,042
per year
Individual earnings
$36,451
per year
Per capita
$30,688
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cassia County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$257,300
Annual property tax
$1,141

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cassia 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 Cassia County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.5%

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 Cassia 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 Cassia County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.8 min
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cassia County

What it costs to live in Cassia County each month.

Single person
$2,677
per month
  • Rent $716
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $432
  • State tax $176
Couple
$4,121
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $767
  • State tax $324
Family
$6,628
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $767
  • State tax $324

Frequently asked questions about Cassia County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cassia County?

In Cassia County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $716 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 Cassia County?

In Cassia County, ID, the average household income is $67,042 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,451 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cassia County?

The estimated cost of living in Cassia County, ID is approximately $2,677 per month for a single person, $4,121 for a couple, $6,628 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cassia County?

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

Is Cassia County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cassia County, ID would need approximately $2,677 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,042 per year ($5,587 per month). Cassia County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Cassia County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cassia County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cassia County?

The average home value in Cassia County, ID is $257,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,141, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cassia County compare to other areas?

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