Mountain Home, ID Cost Of Living

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Updated: 2023-11-15

Cost Of Living In Mountain Home, ID Summary

Cost of living in Mountain Home research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Mountain Home is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Idaho, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

  • The cost of living index in Mountain Home is 92, with 100 being the average.

  • The cost of living index in Mountain Home is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • Mountain Home ranks as the #18 cheapest in Idaho out of 32.

  • Mountain Home ranks as the #1,974 cheapest out of 6,412 in the US.

  • The median home value in Mountain Home is $164,100.

  • The median income in Mountain Home is $45,652.

Table Of Contents

  1. Summary
  2. National Comparison
  3. Housing Breakdown
  4. Detailed Pricing
  5. Nearby Comparisons
92
Mountain Home's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

What is the cost of living in Mountain Home, ID?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Mountain Home has an overall cost of living index of 92, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.

Compared to Idaho, Mountain Home has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Idaho's index of 99.

The standard of living in Mountain Home ranks as #18 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Mountain Home ranks as the #14 most expensive place in the Gem State.

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18 out of 32
In Idaho
1,974 out of 6,412
In America

Mountain Home Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Mountain Home. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Mountain Home is 102.

  • The Groceries index in Mountain Home is 94.

  • The Health index in Mountain Home is 98.

  • The Housing index in Mountain Home is 71.

  • The Transportation index in Mountain Home is 110.

  • The Utilities index in Mountain Home is 84.

Living Expense Mountain Home Idaho National Average
Overall 92 99 100
Services 102 100 100
Groceries 94 98 100
Health 98 95 100
Housing 71 100 100
Transportation 110 109 100
Utilities 84 82 100
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Mountain Home Cost of Living Vs. ID

Mountain Home, ID Housing Cost Breakdown

Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2017-2021. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Mountain Home is $164,100.

  • The Median Rent in Mountain Home is $892.

  • The Median Income in Mountain Home is $45,652.

  • The Home Value To Income in Mountain Home is 3.6x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Mountain Home is 0.23x.

Statistic Mountain Home Idaho United States
Median Home Value $164,100 $266,500 $244,900
Median Rent $892 $952 $1,163
Median Income $45,652 $63,377 $69,021
Home Value To Income 3.6x 4.2x 3.5x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.23x 0.18x 0.2x
Search Homes For Sale In Mountain Home, ID
$164,100
Median Home Value
$892
Median Rent
$45,652
Median Income

Mountain Home, ID Costs By Category

Detailed Mountain Home Services Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Mountain Home Idaho
Shampoo $0.97 $1.06
Movie $10.88 $10.68
Bowling $15.93 $14.67
Haircut $22.71 $18.62
Beauty Salon $36.81 $39.05

Detailed Mountain Home Groceries Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Mountain Home Idaho
Ground Beef $4.05 $4.22
Fried Chicken $1.13 $1.39
Milk $1.37 $2.05
Potatoes $1.98 $3.29
Pizza $9.49 $10.62
Beer $9.27 $9.38
Toothpaste $2.71 $2.34

Detailed Mountain Home Health Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Mountain Home Idaho
Optometrist $133.84 $108.57
Doctor $124.87 $116.17
Dentist $83.97 $99.13

Detailed Mountain Home Transportation Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Mountain Home Idaho
Gasoline $2.37 $2.22
Tire Balancing $56.02 $50.07

Detailed Mountain Home Utilities Costs Vs. Idaho

Item Mountain Home Idaho
All Electricity $126.26 $167.67
Phone $170.23 $175.64

Mountain Home SnackAbility

6
/10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Mountain Home

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Mountain Home. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Meridian, ID has a cost of living index of 101, 1.1x Mountain Home.

  • Kuna, ID has a cost of living index of 97, 1.1x Mountain Home.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Mountain Home
Meridian, ID 115,227 101 1.1x
Kuna, ID 23,765 97 1.1x

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