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Cost of Living in Nampa, ID

Population 106,289 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Nampa cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $333,000, rents near $1,340 a month. An unemployment rate of 2.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Cost Overview

Housing 109
Rent 102

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Nampa

The median home value in Nampa is $332,500 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,340/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,122/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, below 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, Nampa has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$332,500
9% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$408,658
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
2% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,561/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$752
1 BR
$822
2 BR
$982
3 BR
$1,367
4 BR
$1,643
Owner-occupied 71.4%
Renter-occupied 28.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,340
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,954/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.8 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.0%
Carpooled
11.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
10.6%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$72,122
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,748
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
42% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.8%
Graduate degree 6.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.1
Male median age 33.4
Female median age 35

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
73.6%
Good air days/yr
88
Max AQI recorded
350
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

80%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
26
Public schools
15,699
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Nampa, ID?

Nampa has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Nampa, ID?

The median gross rent in Nampa is $1,340 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Nampa?

The median home value in Nampa is $332,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Nampa?

The median household income in Nampa is $72,122 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Nampa, ID?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Nampa is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Nampa, ID affordable?

Nampa is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

Nampa at a Glance

Population
106,289
Median Income
$72,122
Home Value
$332,500
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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