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Cost of living in Shoshone County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,625/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 13,580 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $745 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $369 14%
Groceries $331 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $162 6%
State tax $158 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Shoshone County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$680
per month
1 bedroom
$745
per month
2 bedroom
$977
per month
3 bedroom
$1,217
per month
4 bedroom
$1,641
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Shoshone County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,975
per year
Individual earnings
$32,623
per year
Per capita
$27,965
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Shoshone County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$222,700
Annual property tax
$1,273

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Shoshone 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 Shoshone County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.8%

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 Shoshone 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 Shoshone County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.3 min
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
6.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Shoshone County

What it costs to live in Shoshone County each month.

Single person
$2,625
per month
  • Rent $745
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $369
  • State tax $158
Couple
$3,808
per month
  • Rent $977
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $492
  • State tax $242
Family
$6,181
per month
  • Rent $1,217
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $492
  • State tax $242

Frequently asked questions about Shoshone County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Shoshone County?

In Shoshone County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $745 per month, a two-bedroom averages $977 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,217 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Shoshone County?

In Shoshone County, ID, the average household income is $49,975 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,623 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Shoshone County?

The estimated cost of living in Shoshone County, ID is approximately $2,625 per month for a single person, $3,808 for a couple, $6,181 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Shoshone County?

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

Is Shoshone County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Shoshone County, ID would need approximately $2,625 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,975 per year ($4,165 per month). Shoshone County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Shoshone County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Shoshone County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Shoshone County?

The average home value in Shoshone County, ID is $222,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,273, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Shoshone County compare to other areas?

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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