Cost of Living in Emmett, ID

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
20%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Emmett Idaho National
Cost of living9398100
Groceries100102100
Health care99101100
Housing8090100
Transportation99103100
Utilities99101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment98105100
Household Items100101100
Education & Childcare97101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Emmett is 5% lower than the Idaho average
  • The cost of living in Emmett is 7% lower than the national average
  • Emmett housing is 20% lower than the national average
  • Idaho general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Idaho state income tax is 123% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$96,307$8,026$2,247$2,889
      Renters$33,636$2,803$785$1,009
      The affordability of the housing market in Emmett, ID as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Emmett homeowners, the median income is $96,307. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,247 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $33,636. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $785 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Idaho Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Idaho 6% 8.5%

      Idaho Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Idaho 5.8% 5.8%

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      Emmett, ID7,108936.8%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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