Cost of Living in Idaho

Prices in Idaho (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)

Top cities by number of contributors:
Boise - 52 contributors in the past 12 months
Coeur d'Alene - 20 contributors
Idaho Falls - 14 contributors
Pocatello - 11 contributors
Twin Falls - 9 contributors

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 19.44 $ 12.00-32.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 62.76 $ 45.00-120.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.04 $ 10.00-12.99
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.66 $ 3.00-7.56
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.41 $ 5.00-8.85
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.03 $ 3.13-8.19
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.46 $ 1.50-3.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.03 $ 1.50-3.69
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.95 $ 0.71-1.13
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.10 $ 1.84-5.00
White Rice (1 lb) 2.10 $ 1.00-3.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.28 $ 1.98-7.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.64 $ 3.75-9.99
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.55 $ 2.50-8.79
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.13 $ 5.00-10.00
Apples (1 lb) 2.00 $ 0.98-3.20
Bananas (1 lb) 0.69 $ 0.50-2.00
Oranges (1 lb) 1.81 $ 0.95-3.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.19 $ 0.95-3.49
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.06 $ 0.47-2.00
Onions (1 lb) 1.09 $ 0.65-1.58
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.08 $ 1.49-2.99
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.18 $ 1.00-3.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 14.68 $ 7.89-22.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.83 $ 1.43-2.14
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.07 $ 1.50-7.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 8.68 $ 8.00-10.40
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.62 $ 1.00-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 31.20 $ 0.00-50.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.96 $ 2.60-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.87 $ 2.41-4.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 24.00 $ 24.00-24.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $ 0.80-0.99
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,472.61 $ 33,650.00-36,341.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 27,045.99 $ 25,644.41-30,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 184.83 $ 123.93-289.73
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 56.59 $ 30.00-90.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 73.81 $ 55.00-90.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 46.29 $ 18.00-86.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 26.25 $ 0.00-37.50
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 12.70 $ 10.00-16.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,122.92 $ 600.00-1,458.33
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,265.00 $ 20,325.00-24,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 54.20 $ 40.00-75.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 44.58 $ 25.00-65.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 85.34 $ 69.00-100.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 101.78 $ 60.00-135.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,478.45 $ 1,000.00-2,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,320.20 $ 975.00-1,800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,447.60 $ 1,900.00-3,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,155.40 $ 1,700.00-3,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 301.18 $ 182.00-450.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 279.14 $ 184.97-382.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,700.69 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.49 6.19-7.00

Over the last 12 months, 622 data points were contributed by 196 people of this region.
Last update: 25 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.

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