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Cost of living in Payette County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,778/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,190 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $736 26%
Federal tax $494 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $331 12%
Transport $320 12%
State tax $195 7%
Energy $162 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Payette County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$731
per month
1 bedroom
$736
per month
2 bedroom
$965
per month
3 bedroom
$1,352
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Payette County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$65,723
per year
Individual earnings
$40,289
per year
Per capita
$30,362
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Payette County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$310,700
Annual property tax
$1,353

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Payette 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 Payette County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.0%

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 Payette 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 Payette County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.5 min
Drive alone
86.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Payette County

What it costs to live in Payette County each month.

Single person
$2,778
per month
  • Rent $736
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $494
  • State tax $195
Couple
$4,126
per month
  • Rent $965
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $746
  • State tax $318
Family
$6,646
per month
  • Rent $1,352
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $746
  • State tax $318

Frequently asked questions about Payette County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Payette County?

In Payette County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $736 per month, a two-bedroom averages $965 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,352 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Payette County?

In Payette County, ID, the average household income is $65,723 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,289 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Payette County?

The estimated cost of living in Payette County, ID is approximately $2,778 per month for a single person, $4,126 for a couple, $6,646 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Payette County?

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

Is Payette County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Payette County, ID would need approximately $2,778 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,723 per year ($5,477 per month). Payette County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Payette County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Payette County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Payette County?

The average home value in Payette County, ID is $310,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,353, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Payette County compare to other areas?

You can compare Payette County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Payette County is in the Ontario, OR-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