Cost of Living in St. Maries, ID
Population 3,032 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives St. Maries a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $205,000.
St. Maries is about 40 miles southeast of Spokane Valley, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 40% lower than Spokane Valley's $344,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in St. Maries
The median home value in St. Maries is $205,400 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $859/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,468/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, 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%. Overall, St. Maries has a cost of living index of 67 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% less expensive.
St. Maries 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
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in St. Maries, ID?
St. Maries has a cost index of 67 (100 = national average). It is 33% below the national average.
What is average rent in St. Maries, ID?
The median gross rent in St. Maries is $859 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in St. Maries?
The median home value in St. Maries is $205,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in St. Maries?
The median household income in St. Maries is $52,468 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in St. Maries, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in St. Maries is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is St. Maries, ID affordable?
Yes, St. Maries is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 67 — about 33% below the US national average of 100.
St. Maries at a Glance
- Population
- 3,032
- Median Income
- $52,468
- Home Value
- $205,400
- Median Rent
- $859/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.9%
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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