Cost of Living in Victor, ID

Population 3,024 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023

153
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Victor's housing market carries a clear premium over the US median: $592,000 for a typical home, about 94% above the national figure. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Victor lies roughly 195 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Billings. Median home values run roughly 90% higher than Billings' $312,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 194
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Victor

The median home value in Victor is $591,500 — 94% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,210/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,664/year is 1% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 50.4°F and lows of 23.2°F. Overall, Victor has a cost of living index of 153 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$591,500
94% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$895,924
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
8% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
40.7x
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 64.8%
Renter-occupied 35.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,210
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,824/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
39.9 min
48% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.3%
Carpooled
17.7%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
10.9%

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
$73,664
1% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,000
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Labor Force Participation
82.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.5%
Graduate degree 8.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 30.4
Female median age 38

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
50.4°F
Avg Low
23.2°F
Annual Precip
24.1"
20° 40° 60° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 242838476069797868533625
Low °F 271524323743413525153
Precip" 3.262.272.192.192.001.770.811.031.301.782.323.21

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Victor, ID?

Victor has a cost index of 153 (100 = national average). It is 53% above the national average.

What is average rent in Victor, ID?

The median gross rent in Victor is $1,210 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Victor?

The median home value in Victor is $591,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Victor?

The median household income in Victor is $73,664 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Victor, ID?

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

Is Victor, ID affordable?

Victor is above average in cost of living, with an index of 153 — about 53% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Victor?

Victor has average high temperatures of 50.4°F and average lows of 23.2°F. Annual precipitation is 24.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Victor at a Glance

Population
3,024
Median Income
$73,664
Home Value
$591,500
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
50.4°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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