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Cost of living in Latah County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,521/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 40,315 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $783 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Groceries $331 13%
Federal tax $314 12%
Transport $250 10%
Energy $162 6%
State tax $141 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Latah County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$722
per month
1 bedroom
$783
per month
2 bedroom
$942
per month
3 bedroom
$1,320
per month
4 bedroom
$1,582
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Latah County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$65,179
per year
Individual earnings
$29,255
per year
Per capita
$35,157
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Latah County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$342,500
Annual property tax
$2,333

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Latah 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 Latah County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.4%

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 Latah 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 Latah County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.1 min
Drive alone
64.8%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
9.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Latah County

What it costs to live in Latah County each month.

Single person
$2,521
per month
  • Rent $783
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $314
  • State tax $141
Couple
$4,021
per month
  • Rent $942
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $737
  • State tax $315
Family
$6,532
per month
  • Rent $1,320
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $737
  • State tax $315

Frequently asked questions about Latah County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Latah County?

In Latah County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $783 per month, a two-bedroom averages $942 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,320 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Latah County?

In Latah County, ID, the average household income is $65,179 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,255 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Latah County?

The estimated cost of living in Latah County, ID is approximately $2,521 per month for a single person, $4,021 for a couple, $6,532 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Latah County?

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

Is Latah County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Latah County, ID would need approximately $2,521 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,179 per year ($5,432 per month). Latah County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Latah County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Latah County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Latah County?

The average home value in Latah County, ID is $342,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,333, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Latah County compare to other areas?

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