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Cost of living in Nez Perce County, ID

Part of the Lewiston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,000/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 42,477 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $921 31%
Federal tax $523 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $331 11%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $203 7%
Energy $162 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Nez Perce County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$915
per month
1 bedroom
$921
per month
2 bedroom
$1,208
per month
3 bedroom
$1,693
per month
4 bedroom
$2,029
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Nez Perce County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,466
per year
Individual earnings
$42,037
per year
Per capita
$37,859
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Nez Perce County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$291,300
Annual property tax
$2,529

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.8%

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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.1 min
Drive alone
81.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Nez Perce County

What it costs to live in Nez Perce County each month.

Single person
$3,000
per month
  • Rent $921
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $203
Couple
$4,490
per month
  • Rent $1,208
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $840
  • State tax $345
Family
$7,108
per month
  • Rent $1,693
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $840
  • State tax $345

Frequently asked questions about Nez Perce County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Nez Perce County?

In Nez Perce County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $921 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,208 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,693 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Nez Perce County?

In Nez Perce County, ID, the average household income is $71,466 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,037 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Nez Perce County?

The estimated cost of living in Nez Perce County, ID is approximately $3,000 per month for a single person, $4,490 for a couple, $7,108 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Nez Perce County?

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

Is Nez Perce County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Nez Perce County, ID would need approximately $3,000 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,466 per year ($5,956 per month). Nez Perce County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Nez Perce County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nez Perce County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Nez Perce County?

The average home value in Nez Perce County, ID is $291,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,529, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Nez Perce County compare to other areas?

You can compare Nez Perce County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Nez Perce County is in the Lewiston, ID-WA 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