Cost of Living in Rathdrum, ID
Population 10,133 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Rathdrum a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $382,000. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Rathdrum sits roughly 20 miles east of Spokane Valley — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 11% higher than Spokane Valley's $344,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Rathdrum
The median home value in Rathdrum is $381,800 — 25% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,412/month, 7% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,431/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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, Rathdrum has a cost of living index of 118 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Rathdrum, ID?
Rathdrum has a cost index of 118 (100 = national average). It is 18% above the national average.
What is average rent in Rathdrum, ID?
The median gross rent in Rathdrum is $1,412 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Rathdrum?
The median home value in Rathdrum is $381,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Rathdrum?
The median household income in Rathdrum is $86,431 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Rathdrum, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Rathdrum is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Rathdrum, ID affordable?
Rathdrum is above average in cost of living, with an index of 118 — about 18% higher than the national average.
Rathdrum at a Glance
- Population
- 10,133
- Median Income
- $86,431
- Home Value
- $381,800
- Median Rent
- $1,412/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.9%
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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