Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Mountain Home, ID

Cost of living in Elmore County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,755/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 29,046 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $781 28%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $442 16%
Groceries $331 12%
Transport $320 12%
State tax $179 6%
Energy $162 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Elmore County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$776
per month
1 bedroom
$781
per month
2 bedroom
$1,025
per month
3 bedroom
$1,436
per month
4 bedroom
$1,642
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Elmore County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,976
per year
Individual earnings
$37,089
per year
Per capita
$30,146
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Elmore County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$278,300
Annual property tax
$1,680

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Elmore 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 Elmore County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.2%

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 Elmore 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 Elmore County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.0 min
Drive alone
83.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Elmore County

What it costs to live in Elmore County each month.

Single person
$2,755
per month
  • Rent $781
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $442
  • State tax $179
Couple
$4,042
per month
  • Rent $1,025
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $635
  • State tax $285
Family
$6,586
per month
  • Rent $1,436
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $635
  • State tax $285

Frequently asked questions about Elmore County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Elmore County?

In Elmore County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $781 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,025 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,436 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Elmore County?

In Elmore County, ID, the average household income is $58,976 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,089 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Elmore County?

The estimated cost of living in Elmore County, ID is approximately $2,755 per month for a single person, $4,042 for a couple, $6,586 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Elmore County?

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

Is Elmore County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Elmore County, ID would need approximately $2,755 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,976 per year ($4,915 per month). Elmore County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Elmore County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Elmore County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Elmore County?

The average home value in Elmore County, ID is $278,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,680, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Elmore County compare to other areas?

You can compare Elmore County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Elmore County is in the Mountain Home, ID metro area.

Other counties in Idaho

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

See all counties in Idaho

Compare Elmore 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