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Cost of living in Kootenai County, ID

Part of the Coeur d'Alene Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,282/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 177,736 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,226 37%
Federal tax $505 15%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $331 10%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $198 6%
Energy $162 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Kootenai County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,001
per month
1 bedroom
$1,226
per month
2 bedroom
$1,460
per month
3 bedroom
$2,046
per month
4 bedroom
$2,452
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Kootenai County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,034
per year
Individual earnings
$40,963
per year
Per capita
$38,797
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Kootenai County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$467,400
Annual property tax
$2,203

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Kootenai 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 Kootenai County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.6%

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 Kootenai 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 Kootenai County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.4 min
Drive alone
74.6%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
14.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Kootenai County

What it costs to live in Kootenai County each month.

Single person
$3,282
per month
  • Rent $1,226
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $505
  • State tax $198
Couple
$4,860
per month
  • Rent $1,460
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $931
  • State tax $372
Family
$7,579
per month
  • Rent $2,046
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $931
  • State tax $372

Frequently asked questions about Kootenai County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Kootenai County?

In Kootenai County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,226 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,460 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,046 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Kootenai County?

In Kootenai County, ID, the average household income is $77,034 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,963 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Kootenai County?

The estimated cost of living in Kootenai County, ID is approximately $3,282 per month for a single person, $4,860 for a couple, $7,579 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Kootenai County?

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

Is Kootenai County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Kootenai County, ID would need approximately $3,282 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,034 per year ($6,420 per month). Kootenai County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Kootenai County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kootenai County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Kootenai County?

The average home value in Kootenai County, ID is $467,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,203, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Kootenai County compare to other areas?

You can compare Kootenai County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Kootenai County is in the Coeur d'Alene, 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