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
State Profile
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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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33% public land with excellent elk country in the Frank Church Wilderness. Most units are over-the-counter for residents.
Idaho Department of Fish & Game — Official Season Dates ↗Finding nearby venues...
From r/hunting
Looking to Elk hunt in Idaho in the next three years. Need ...
I live in Kentucky but would like to take a trip to Idaho for an elk hunt and was just curious what people on here thought. Zones to avoid?...
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SE Idaho hunt : r/Hunting
Usually 14 days in mid October, typically 10th- 24th. Expect it to be busy. Any 4x4 is a great find. I prefer elk hunting. Hunting season is...
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Elk hunting in August : r/Hunting
August is typically an archery season for elk, Idaho has an early rifle season for elk down south, starts August 1. 45 degrees is hot for an...
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Idaho hunting : r/Hunting
My honest advice is to go get a general elk tag for Tex creek or bannock and go after a cow. The elk did far better in the harsh winter. The...
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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
Gov. Little announces record tax refunds - gov.idaho.gov
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West Ada School Board votes to leave Idaho School Boards Association over budget concerns - KTVB
KTVB · Jun 10
Idaho housing survey identifies housing challenges - Missoula Current
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What Residents Say
Are you thinking about moving to Idaho for low taxes? ...
Groceries/food are taxed. Land/homes prices have gone up! Pay is generally less than WA. Disability Income is not taxed as state income, so a ......
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Saskatchewan vs. Idaho (cost of living and home purchase)
Over a 20-year period, that's 48k in tax to Idaho, and 88k in tax to Sask. That's a 44k difference. Add that number to the Sask house, it's now ......
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Thinking of moving to Idaho
In Boise he's making 43/hr. State income tax is a flat 5%, property taxes are around .6% to 1% insurance is super cheap and median home prices ......
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Is moving to Idaho a good or bad idea? I want to hear from ...
Cost of living is average I'd say. We saw a steep rise after everyone moved to more rural areas during COVID. I lived in Idaho Falls most ......
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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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Is cost of living really going down in Idaho?
Boise is maybe 10-15% cheaper, but minimum wage is 60% lower, and all other wages follow that. I'd been considering moving back to Boise ......
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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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Cost of living : r/Idaho
In CDA: minimum rent for an apartment is around $1,100/month which may include some utilities. You might get lucky and find something cheaper ......
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How much should a single person make to live in Meridian ...
Nampa, yes. Meridian or Boise, no. Houses are pretty much all 400k+ so your house payment would be high. Rent isn't much better either. You can ......
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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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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.