Idaho
R+30 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 96
5.8%
Income Tax
228
Violent Crime / 100K
77.7
Life Expectancy
$425K
Median Home
$960
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$2,040/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Below national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Below national avg
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Regional airport — connections via hub
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Limited dining options
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
4.3/100K residents — Strong scene
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
Boise growing indie scene; Sun Valley Jazz Festival; strong craft beer per capita
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Below national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Near-total ban with narrow exceptions
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
Tribal casinos only. Constitution limits commercial gambling. Horse racing legal.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Idaho naturists use remote forest and hot springs areas
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Hunting & Outdoors
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Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+2.4% job growth · 3.1% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Top-10 nationally (Tax Foundation SBTCI 2024)
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Below avg (-0.08 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Most consumer fireworks legal; local restrictions vary
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 35°F
Summer Heat
Hot summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Murder Hornets
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
9.8% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Up to $1,500 exemption
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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Trending in Idaho
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What Residents Say
Are you thinking about moving to Idaho for low taxes? ...
Idaho DOES have low taxes, Sales tax across ct is 6.35% and as much as 9 in mass. Groceries/food are taxed. Land/homes prices have gone up! Pay ......
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Saskatchewan vs. Idaho (cost of living and home purchase)
Sales tax in Idaho is 6%, Idaho has a 5.7% state tax. Idaho house will likely have higher property taxes and have higher HVAC costs....
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Is cost of living really going down in Idaho?
To answer: no. People are moving here rapidly and the cost of living is going up, not down. pay in Idaho has been way below the regional and ......
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Thinking of moving to Idaho
State income tax is a flat 5%, property taxes are around .6% to 1% insurance is super cheap and median home prices are around 450k-500k....
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Is moving to Idaho a good or bad idea? I want to hear from ...
Taxes are fairly low, gas prices tend somewhat higher than you are probably used to, electricity is cheap. It will run you $300-400k … $450-550 ......
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Cost of Living??? : r/Idaho
Im wondering if anyone can explain to me WHY the rent prices are so high? I was born in Idaho and my entire family lives there. When I turned 18 I moved ......
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Cost of living : r/Idaho
The biggest cost of living issue in Idaho is housing. fine on $17 per hour. minimum rent for an apartment is around $1,100/month … gas has been ......
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Living in Spokane, working in Idaho?
I'm curious if anyone is in a similar situation. I'm wanting to know what kinds of things I should consider before I accept this job offer. I'll be driving ......
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Since pandemic, Montana, Idaho have surpassed ...
Idaho actually has one of the highest state fuel taxes in the US, coming in just shy of $0.30 per gallon. Additionally the state has both state and sales tax....
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Idaho, Montana, Texas... or? : r/relocating
No state income tax, but property taxes and insurance can be high depending on the area. And as you said, summer heat isn't theoretical — it's a ......
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.