Cost of Living in Wardner, ID

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
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 Wardner Idaho National
Cost of living9398100
Groceries101102100
Health care102101100
Housing7790100
Transportation98103100
Utilities98101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment106105100
Household Items98101100
Education & Childcare100101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Wardner is 5% lower than the Idaho average
  • The cost of living in Wardner is 7% lower than the national average
  • Wardner housing is 23% 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$64,590$5,383$1,507$1,938
      Renters$43,136$3,595$1,006$1,294

      Idaho Sales Tax

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

      Idaho Income Tax

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      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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