Cost of Living in Homedale, ID
Population 3,006 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Homedale sits on the smaller end of the Idaho city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Homedale sits roughly 20 miles west of Nampa — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 40% lower than Nampa's $333,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Homedale
The median home value in Homedale is $200,000 — 34% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $951/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,764/year is 33% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Idaho's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Homedale has a cost of living index of 68 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 32% less expensive.
Homedale has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Homedale, ID?
Homedale has a cost index of 68 (100 = national average). It is 32% below the national average.
What is average rent in Homedale, ID?
The median gross rent in Homedale is $951 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Homedale?
The median home value in Homedale is $200,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Homedale?
The median household income in Homedale is $49,764 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Homedale, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Homedale is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Homedale, ID affordable?
Yes, Homedale is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 68 — about 32% below the US national average of 100.
Homedale at a Glance
- Population
- 3,006
- Median Income
- $49,764
- Home Value
- $200,000
- Median Rent
- $951/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.7%
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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