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Idaho

Moderate tax burden · COL index 96

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Nevada

Low tax burden · COL index 101

Wins 2 categories

Nevada has no state income tax. Idaho's top rate is 5.8%.

Idaho
Nevada

Taxes

5.8%
Income Tax (top rate)
None
0.48%/yr
Property Tax Rate
0.53%/yr
6.02%
Sales Tax (avg)
8.23%
Yes
Social Security Tax
Yes
Yes
Estate Tax
Yes
As income
Capital Gains Tax
None

Housing & Cost of Living

96
COL Index (100=avg)
101
$425K
Median Home Price
$415K
$1,500/mo
Median Rent (2BR/mo)
$1,550/mo
$800/yr
Home Insurance (avg/yr)
$800/yr

Crime & Safety

228
Violent Crime / 100K
595
1,535
Property Crime / 100K
2,634

Healthcare

#32 of 50
Healthcare Quality Rank
#35 of 50
77.7 yrs
Life Expectancy
75.5 yrs
9%
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Yes
Medicaid Expansion
Yes

Education

#30 of 50
K-12 Quality Rank
#48 of 50
No
School Choice / Vouchers
Yes

Childcare

$960/mo
Avg Infant Care / mo
$1,200/mo

Utilities & Daily Costs

$105/mo
Avg Energy Bill / mo
$130/mo
$480/mo
Avg Groceries / mo
$500/mo
#20 of 50
Road Quality Rank
#32 of 50

Social Policy

F
Gun Laws Grade
C+
R+30.0
2024 Presidential Margin
R+3.0

Category wins

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Idaho

2

Nevada

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People Also Ask

Is it cheaper to live in Idaho or Nevada?

Is it more expensive to live in Las Vegas or Boise? Overall cost of living in Boise, ID is 8.1% higher than in Las Vegas, NV. The average listing price for a home in Boise, ID is $563,823, which is 0.3% higher than Las Vegas, NV. The average cost of groceries in Boise, ID is 0.4% lower than Las Vegas, NV.

Why are people moving out of Nevada?

Is Idaho a liberal or Republican state?

Idaho has been a predominantly Republican state since statehood, with the Republican Party dominating in both state and national elections; abortion is severely restricted and the state retains the death penalty, including methods like the firing squad.

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