Cost of Living in St. Anthony, ID
Population 3,818 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
St. Anthony 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. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Located 200 miles southwest of Billings, St. Anthony is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Billings' $312,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in St. Anthony
The median home value in St. Anthony is $199,600 — 35% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $729/month, 45% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,446/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.9%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 55.9°F and lows of 32.0°F. Overall, St. Anthony has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.
St. Anthony 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
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
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 32 | 45 | 56 | 66 | 74 | 85 | 84 | 73 | 57 | 41 | 29 |
| Low °F | 13 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 50 | 42 | 32 | 23 | 14 |
| Precip" | 1.05 | 0.69 | 0.89 | 1.52 | 1.71 | 1.43 | 0.38 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 1.03 | 0.75 | 0.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in St. Anthony, ID?
St. Anthony has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.
What is average rent in St. Anthony, ID?
The median gross rent in St. Anthony is $729 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in St. Anthony?
The median home value in St. Anthony is $199,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in St. Anthony?
The median household income in St. Anthony is $52,446 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in St. Anthony, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in St. Anthony is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is St. Anthony, ID affordable?
Yes, St. Anthony is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in St. Anthony?
St. Anthony has average high temperatures of 55.9°F and average lows of 32.0°F. Annual precipitation is 12". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
St. Anthony at a Glance
- Population
- 3,818
- Median Income
- $52,446
- Home Value
- $199,600
- Median Rent
- $729/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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