Cost of Living in Rathdrum, ID

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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
23%
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 Rathdrum Idaho National
Cost of living10998100
Groceries103102100
Health care100101100
Housing12390100
Transportation103103100
Utilities100101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105105100
Household Items100101100
Education & Childcare106101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Rathdrum is 10% higher than the Idaho average
  • The cost of living in Rathdrum is 9% higher than the national average
  • Rathdrum housing is 23% higher 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$107,512$8,959$2,508$3,226
      Renters$62,137$5,178$1,450$1,864
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Rathdrum, ID, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Rathdrum, the median monthly income is $107,512 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,508 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $62,137, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,450 on monthly rental expenses.

      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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      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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