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Idaho City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Idaho.

Idaho, known as the "Gem State," is characterized by its vast natural beauty, including mountains, forests, and rivers, fostering a community-oriented and slower-paced lifestyle. The economy is diverse, with major industries including agriculture (especially potatoes), food processing, lumber and wood products, manufacturing, technology, mining, and a growing tourism sector. The cost of living in Idaho is generally below the national average, though housing costs in popular areas are rising. The climate varies across the state, with cold winters and warm, dry summers, and significant regional differences in precipitation and temperature due to elevation.

25
Cities
$59K
Avg Salary
113
Avg Cost Index
Coeur d’Alene
Top City

About Idaho

Idaho is a state in USA with 25 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 113, with average salaries around $59,177. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Idaho

Coeur d’Alene #1 Best City 65

Coeur d’Alene

Idaho, USA

SafetyA-
CostC
Growth80
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$72,338
Cost of Living112/100
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Moscow #2 Best City 60

Moscow

Idaho, USA

SafetyA
CostC
Growth60
Avg. Rent$1,338
Median Income$57,022
Cost of Living111/100
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Rexburg #3 Best City 57

Rexburg

Idaho, USA

SafetyB+
CostC
Growth65
Avg. Rent$1,044
Median Income$50,617
Cost of Living116/100
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Coeur d’Alene #20 Best City

Coeur d’Alene

Idaho, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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$100
State Filing Fee
5.8%
State Income Tax
6%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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