{"id":468130,"date":"2026-06-02T04:56:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=468130"},"modified":"2026-06-02T04:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:57:09","slug":"cheapest-places-to-live-in-idaho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-idaho\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Cheapest Places to Live in Idaho in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want Idaho&#8217;s outdoorsy lifestyle without Ketchum&#8217;s high prices? Don&#8217;t give up on the dream. You can afford a house in the Gem State if you know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your perfect home could be a <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/twin-falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family-friendly house in Twin Falls<\/a> or a starter home in Burley, Idaho&#8217;s agricultural hub. If you&#8217;re retiring, look at <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/lewiston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Lewiston<\/a> to enjoy a low-cost riverside lifestyle, with median home prices under $378,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After assessing hundreds of cities, we&#8217;ve ranked the 10 most affordable places to live in Idaho to help you find a home that fits your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83c\udfe0 What is Houzeo?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Houzeo is America&#8217;s best home buying and selling platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Home Sellers:<\/strong> List your home for a Flat Fee, and save 2.5% to 5.5% on the listing agent commission! That&#8217;s thousands of dollars extra in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Home Buyers:<\/strong> Houzeo has the most number of <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">houses for sale in Idaho<\/a>. Start your dream home search now!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83d\udcf1 Does Houzeo have a mobile app?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes! You can list your home for sale or search millions of homes on the Houzeo mobile app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download now on the <a     href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1576836461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Apple App Store<\/a> or the <a     href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.houzeo.houzeo&#038;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div  class=\"hfsWidget \" data-widget-title=\"Find homes in Idaho that fit your budget\ud83c\udf3e\" data-widget-list-item1=\"1st item\" data-widget-list-item2=\"2nd item\" data-widget-list-item3=\"3rd item\" data-widget-type=\"buyer1\" data-widget-vendor-type=\"inspector\" data-widget-state=\"id\" data-widget-city=\"\" data-widget-redirect-url=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/cheap-homes-for-sale\" data-widget-redirect-text=\"Cheap homes for sale in Idaho\" 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alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <span class=\"voult-tooltip-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fz-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListing Provided by: Carlos Villagomez | Evolv Brokerage <br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Snake River MLS-ID | MLS#: 2185863<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"widgetPropColumnNew halfWidthCard\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes\/1305-canal-idaho-falls-id-83402\/hzid_277a3070\" class=\"widgetAnchorColumnLink\" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"widgetImageBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <span class=\"voult-tooltip-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fz-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListing Provided by: Ali Van Orden | Keller Williams Realty East Idaho <br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Snake River MLS-ID | MLS#: 2186789<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"widgetPropColumnNew fullWidthCard \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/cheap-homes-for-sale\" class=\"widgetanctextfind widgetancTextForAll\" target=\"_blank\">Cheap homes for sale in Idaho<span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/houzeo-media-1.s3.amazonaws.com\/homes-for-sale\/blue-arrow.svg\" alt=\"arrow\" width=\"11\" height=\"10\"><\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                   <\/div>   \n               \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n       \n    <\/div>\n\t<script>\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {        \n        if (!window.assetsLoaded) {\n            window.assetsLoaded = true;\n            var version = (typeof customData !== 'undefined' && customData.customVersion) ? customData.customVersion : '1.0';\n            loadScript('\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/houzeo-new-design\/js\/hfs-widget.js?version=' + version);\n            loadCSS('\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/houzeo-new-design\/css\/hfs-widget.css?version=' + version);\n        }    \n    });\n\t\t\n\t<\/script>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-takeaways-list takeawaysSec\"><p class=\"headKeySec\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"listing\"><li><strong>Blackfoot is the most affordable city:<\/strong> Blackfoot&#8217;s cost of living is 1% lower than the national average. With a median price of $305,000, it is the cheapest place to live in Idaho.<\/li><li><strong>Burley is the best city for young adults:<\/strong> Being one of the fastest growing economies in Idaho, Burley is a prime spot to build a career.<\/li><li><strong>For families, Jerome is a great choice:<\/strong> With safe parks like Jerome City Park, good schools and plenty of safe neighborhoods, Jerome is perfect for raising children.<\/li><li><strong>Retirees should consider Orofino:<\/strong> Retirees can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, with quiet neighborhoods and access to riverside trails. <\/li><li><strong>Don&#8217;t forget Idaho&#8217;s &#8216;Wildfire Tax&#8217;:<\/strong> Premiums in rural counties often double to $2,500+ as carriers add surcharges.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"cheapest-id-cities\"><strong>Most Affordable Places to Live in Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_469127\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"469127\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Cheapest Cities in Idaho\"            id=\"footable_469127\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_4209724223_469127\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_469127 ninja_table_unique_id_4209724223_469127 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable celled striped compact vertical_centered  footable-paging-center ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_city \">City<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_average_household_income \">Median Home Value<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_safety_rank \">Median House Rent<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_median_home_value \">Cost of Living Compared to State Average<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_population \">Affordability Score (out of 10)<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"15921\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_15921\">\n            <td>1. <a href=\"#blackfoot\">Blackfoot<\/a><\/td><td>$305,000<\/td><td>$1,150<\/td><td>1% \u2b06\ufe0f<\/td><td>7.1<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15917\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_15917\">\n            <td>2. <a href=\"#pocatello\">Pocatello<\/a><\/td><td>$310,000<\/td><td>$1,430<\/td><td>14% \u2b07\ufe0f <\/td><td>6.9<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15918\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_15918\">\n            <td>3. <a href=\"#chubbuck\">Chubbuck<\/a><\/td><td>$385,000<\/td><td>$1,151<\/td><td>14% \u2b07\ufe0f <\/td><td>6.8<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15919\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_15919\">\n            <td>4. <a href=\"#burley\">Burley<\/a><\/td><td>$318,500<\/td><td>$1,500<\/td><td>9% \u2b07\ufe0f <\/td><td>6.5<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15922\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_15922\">\n            <td>5. <a href=\"#payette \">Payette<\/a><\/td><td>$330,000<\/td><td>$1,450<\/td><td>6% \u2b07\ufe0f<\/td><td>6.4<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15923\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_15923\">\n            <td>6. <a href=\"#twin-falls\">Twin Falls<\/a><\/td><td>$335,000<\/td><td>$1,550<\/td><td>3% \u2b06\ufe0f<\/td><td>6<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15920\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_15920\">\n            <td>7. <a href=\"#jerome\">Jerome<\/a><\/td><td>$315,000<\/td><td> $1,750<\/td><td>8% \u2b07\ufe0f <\/td><td>6<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16987\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_16987\">\n            <td>8. <a href=\"#preston\">Preston<\/a><\/td><td>$564,950<\/td><td>$900<\/td><td>13% \u2b07\ufe0f <\/td><td>5.7<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16988\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_16988\">\n            <td>9. <a href=\"#lewiston\">Lewiston<\/a><\/td><td>$378,500<\/td><td>$1,675<\/td><td>6% \u2b07\ufe0f <\/td><td>5.6<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16989\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_16989\">\n            <td>10. <a href=\"#ammon\">Ammon<\/a><\/td><td>$459,000<\/td><td>$1,895<\/td><td>1% \u2b07\ufe0f <\/td><td>4.4<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"cheap-places-to-live-in-fl\"><strong>How We Ranked the Most Affordable Places to Live in Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To identify the cheap places to live in Idaho, we carried out an in-depth analysis using multiple reliable data sources and indicators of affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Data Sources:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Median Home Prices:<\/strong> We used Houzeo&#8217;s <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/housing-market\/idaho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Idaho Housing Market<\/a> report and double-checked the numbers with the <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/sps-ipi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Idaho Policy Institute (IPI) \u2014 Boise State University<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Median Rent:<\/strong> We got the rent data from <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.c2er.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">C2ER<\/a>, which publishes the national Cost of Living Index. This was verified every few months to make sure it&#8217;s accurate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overall Cost of Living:<\/strong> We covered 6 big spending categories\u2014 housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and miscellaneous goods\u2014 from C2ER. We then compared everything to the U.S. average of 100.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We studied housing data from 2022 to 2025 to identify cities that remained affordable over time, not just during short dips in prices. Furthermore, each city&#8217;s data was also cross-checked with HUD and state economic reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All our information is up to date as of 2025, ensuring you receive the most current insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"cheap-houses-in-idaho\"><strong>Affordability Scoring: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We built a simple scoring system that focuses on what really matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Median Home Price (40%)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Median Rent (35%)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost of Living (25%)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, we can clearly show which Idaho cities give you the best value for your money. You can also check out our <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cptl-algorithm-idaho.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">score breakdown<\/a> to see how each city was ranked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image credits: All blog images are sourced from <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Freepik<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"population-growth\"><strong>10 Cheapest Places to Live in Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"blackfoot\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Blackfoot<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $305,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,150<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 1% \u2b06\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blackfoot.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Blackfoot, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">7.1<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Known as the &#8220;Potato Capital of the World,&#8221; this cheapest city to live in Idaho offers easy access to Interstate 15, connecting residents to larger cities like Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Alongside this, it offers amenities like Jensen Grove Park for boating and the annual Eastern Idaho State Fair.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Groveland:<\/strong> This rural neighborhood features medium to large family homes. It has proximity to Groveland Elementary School and make it especially appealing to families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wapello:<\/strong> A suburban enclave with collegiate vibes, the neighborhood offers a balance between quiet residential living and accessibility. It is attractive to college-friendly demographics and young professionals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Riverside\/Rockford:<\/strong> This neighborhood is known for its safety and serenity. It maintains convenient connections to Blackfoot&#8217;s city center and the Snake River for outdoor activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Blackfoot&#8217;s economy centers on agriculture, particularly potato farming and food processing. Major employers include Blackfoot Medical Center, Blackfoot School District, and United Potato Growers of Idaho.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The Idaho Potato Museum celebrates the region&#8217;s agricultural heritage and draws visitors year-round.\u00a0\u00a0Jensen Grove Park offers boating, fishing, and camping along the Snake River. The annual Eastern Idaho State Fair features horse racing, demolition derbies, concerts, and agricultural exhibits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Limited Entertainment Options:<\/strong> Blackfoot lacks the dining, nightlife, and cultural amenities found in larger cities, requiring trips to Idaho Falls or Pocatello for more variety.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Harsh Winter Weather:<\/strong> Blackfoot experiences cold, snowy winters with temperatures dropping into the teens, necessitating proper winter preparation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculture-dependent Economy:<\/strong> The local economy&#8217;s reliance on potato farming means economic fluctuations in agriculture can impact job stability and opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pocatello\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Pocatello<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $310,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,430<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 14% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pocatello.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Pocatello, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">6.9<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>As home to Idaho State University, the city maintains a vibrant college-town atmosphere while providing employment in education, healthcare, and technology sectors. The Portneuf River and nearby mountains provide abundant outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Alameda:<\/strong>\u00a0This established, family-oriented neighborhood features charming bungalows and tree-lined streets. Located near Kinport Academy and Tendoy Elementary School, Alameda offers excellent public schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>East Beach:<\/strong>\u00a0Known for large lots and custom-built homes, East Bench provides a rural atmosphere. It has proximity to outdoor recreation along the Portneuf River Greenway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highland:<\/strong>\u00a0It is situated on Pocatello&#8217;s elevated east bench near Idaho State University. Highland features newer homes, beautiful mountain views, and excellent schools including Highland High School.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Pocatello&#8217;s economy centers on education with Idaho State University as the largest employer. Healthcare jobs are through Portneuf Medical Center. The city hosts manufacturing operations including ON Semiconductor and Amy&#8217;s Kitchen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The 15-mile Portneuf River Greenway offers hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities through the city.\u00a0\u00a0Ross Park features the Zoo at Ross Park and an aquatic center. Pebble Creek Ski Area provides winter sports just 30 minutes away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Limited job diversity:<\/strong> Outside of education and healthcare, job opportunities can be limited, particularly in technology and professional services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small-town mentality:<\/strong> Despite being a city of 56,000, Pocatello can feel insular with fewer entertainment and dining options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Property Crime Rates:<\/strong>\u00a0Pocatello&#8217;s property crime rate is 2.15 times higher than the Idaho state average at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborhoodscout.com\/id\/pocatello\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">14 per 1,000<\/a> residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"chubbuck\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Chubbuck<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $385,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,151<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 14% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chubbuck.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Chubbuck, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\"><\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>This fast-growing suburb just north of Pocatello offers modern amenities, excellent schools, and family-friendly parks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/chubbuck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homes for sale in Chubbuck<\/a> attract young families because of the city&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Museum, splash pad facilities, and numerous parks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Chubbuck West:<\/strong> This established section features primarily single-family subdivisions. The area offers convenient access to both Pocatello&#8217;s employment and the Chubbuck Recreation Center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>East Chubbuck:<\/strong> The neighborhood is close to the mountains providing scenic eastern views. It has proximity to Century High School\u00a0\u00a0and easy access to hiking trails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southwest Chubbuck:<\/strong> It offers diverse housing from starter homes to larger family properties. It offers convenient access to Pine Ridge Mall and AMC Classic Pine Ridge 11 theater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Chubbuck&#8217;s economy integrates closely with Pocatello&#8217;s, benefiting from Idaho State University, Portneuf Medical Center, and regional retail centers. Major local employers include Walmart, Albertsons, and various service sector businesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Chubbuck City Park features playground equipment, sports fields, and a popular splash pad for summer activities. The Oregon Trail Aquatic Center provides year-round swimming and fitness facilities. Nearby mountain access offers hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. a<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Limited Downtown Core:<\/strong> Chubbuck lacks a traditional downtown area with walkable entertainment and dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dependent on Pocatello: <\/strong>Many amenities, medical specialists, and entertainment options require traveling to neighboring Pocatello.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rapid Population Growth Impacts:<\/strong> Fast population growth has strained infrastructure in some areas, leading to increased traffic and ongoing construction projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"burley\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Burley<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $318,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 9% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Burley.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Burley, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">6.5<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Situated along the Snake River&#8217;s south bank, Burley offers prime opportunities for water skiing, windsurfing, and fishing. The annual Spudman Triathlon draws over 2,000 visitors, highlighting the community&#8217;s active lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Unity:<\/strong> This neighborhood embodies Burley&#8217;s agricultural roots. Unity attracts families and long-time residents with and convenient access to the Burley Temple and Oregon Trail Commemorative Marker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beetville\/Pella:<\/strong> The neighborhood sits close to Burley&#8217;s downtown core. It is within walking distance of the Dworshak Elementary School and Cassia Regional Medical Center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>City Center:<\/strong> Burley&#8217;s downtown neighborhood combines residential options with commercial activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Burley&#8217;s economy centers on agriculture, particularly potato processing and dairy production. Cassia Regional Medical Center provides healthcare jobs. Median household income is $58,889 and reflects the agricultural base.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The Snake River offers water skiing, fishing, and kayaking opportunities throughout warmer months. The annual Spudman Triathlon combines running, cycling, and swimming, attracting participants nationwide. Wayside Park and Swayne Park provide family picnic areas and playgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Limited Employment Diversity:<\/strong> The economy relies heavily on agriculture and food processing, offering fewer opportunities in professional services, technology, or other growing sectors found in larger cities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Isolated Location:<\/strong> Burley sits relatively remote from major population centers, with Boise 130 miles northwest and Salt Lake City 150 miles south, making it feel disconnected from urban amenities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agricultural Odors:<\/strong> Proximity to dairies, feedlots, and food processing facilities can create unpleasant smells during certain times of year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"payette\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Payette<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $330,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,450<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 6% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Payette.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Payette, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">6.4<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Located just an hour from Boise, the city provides access to capital amenities while maintaining small-town character along the Payette River. Homes for sale in Payette attract buyers seeking river recreation like fishing, kayaking, and hiking, alongside a community feel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Payette Heights:<\/strong> his elevated neighborhood offers views overlooking the Payette River valley. It attracts families and professionals with access to Westside Elementary School, Center Avenue, Payette Heights Park, and the Payette River Greenbelt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northeast Payette:\u00a0<\/strong>Featuring newer residential development, it provides modern housing options with good access to Payette High School and local parks. It also offers proximity to shopping centers along Highway 95.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Park Crossing:<\/strong> It offers affordable single-family homes with easy access to the Payette River Greenbelt trail. It also has proximity to the Payette County Museum for cultural recreation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Payette&#8217;s economy includes healthcare through Valley Family Health Care, social services via WICAP, and agriculture-related businesses. The Payette Joint School District employs educators and support staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The Payette River provides fishing, kayaking, and rafting opportunities. The Payette River Greenbelt offers walking and biking trails.\u00a0\u00a0Scotch Pines Golf Course provides affordable golfing with river views. The Payette County Museum and Portia Club showcase local history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Summer Heat:<\/strong> Payette experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95\u00b0F, requiring air conditioning and impacting outdoor comfort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Job Market:<\/strong> Employment opportunities concentrate in healthcare, education, and agriculture, with professional careers often requiring commutes to Boise or Ontario.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher Home Prices Relative to Income:<\/strong> At $330,000 median home value with $35,954 median income, Payette&#8217;s 7.9x ratio creates affordability challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"twin-falls\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Twin Falls<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $335,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,550<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 3% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Twin-Falls.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Twin Falls, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">6<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>As southern Idaho&#8217;s regional hub, the city provides diverse employment, shopping, and healthcare options. The dramatic Snake River Canyon provides spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation, including the famous Perrine Bridge for BASE jumping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Blue Lakes Blvd:<\/strong> This central neighborhood offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and services along Blue Lakes Boulevard. The area features a mix of single-family homes and apartments, attracting young professionals and families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Falls Ave E:<\/strong> Located near downtown Twin Falls and the College of Southern Idaho, this neighborhood provides diverse housing. Its proximity to the Snake River Canyon Rim Trail and downtown amenities appeals to students, young professionals, and active residents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>McMillan:<\/strong> McMillan attracts homebuyers seeking contemporary properties with good schools like Canyon Ridge High School. It also offers easy access to commercial districts and Interstate 84.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Twin Falls serves as a regional employment center with St. Luke&#8217;s Magic Valley Medical Center as a major healthcare employer.\u00a0\u00a0The College of Southern Idaho provides education jobs and workforce training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The Snake River Canyon offers hiking, mountain biking, and fishing along the canyon rim trails. Perrine Bridge serves as one of few year-round legal BASE jumping sites. Centennial Waterfront Park provides riverside access and event space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Limited Cultural Amenities:<\/strong> While larger than surrounding towns, Twin Falls offers fewer arts, entertainment, and dining options compared to Boise, requiring longer trips for concerts, theater, or diverse cuisine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance from Major Metros:<\/strong> Twin Falls sits 130 miles from Boise and 200 miles from Salt Lake City, creating a sense of isolation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agricultural Economy Fluctuations:<\/strong> Heavy reliance on food processing and agriculture means economic downturns in these sectors can impact job stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"jerome\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Jerome<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $315,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,750<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 6% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jerome.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Jerome, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">6<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>This small agricultural town offers peaceful rural living with monthly food and utilities running approximately 34% less than national averages. Homes for sale in Jerome attract families, retirees, and those seeking escape from urban bustle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Clover Creek:<\/strong> It is a newer residential area featuring modern single-family homes The neighborhood offers well-maintained streets, proximity to Jerome Elementary School, and easy access to Highway 93.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southeast Jerome:<\/strong> It appeals to those seeking space for gardens, workshops, or small hobby farms. It maintains convenient access to Jerome&#8217;s downtown core and the annual Jerome County Fair &amp; Rodeo grounds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appleton:<\/strong> A quiet residential area with affordable housing options. It is close to Jerome High School and local parks. It boasts of Jerome&#8217;s agricultural heritage, including dairy farms and crop production facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Jerome&#8217;s economy centers on agriculture, particularly dairy farming and food processing. Major employers are Amalgamated Sugar Company, Canyon Trail Realty, and Jerome School District.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The Jerome County Fairgrounds hosts the annual county fair and rodeo. Jerome City Park provides playground equipment, and picnic areas. The Minidoka National Historic Site preserves the history of Japanese American internment during World War II.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Very limited Amenities:<\/strong> Jerome&#8217;s small size (population under 12,000) means minimal shopping, dining, and entertainment options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agricultural Odors and Dust:<\/strong> Proximity to numerous dairies, feedlots, and farming operations creates periodic unpleasant smells and dust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Career Advancement:<\/strong> The local job market focuses heavily on agriculture and dairy, offering few opportunities for career growth in professional fields, technology, or specialized services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"preston\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#8<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Preston<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $564,950<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $900<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 13% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Preston.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Preston, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">5.7<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Located near the Utah border in southeastern Idaho&#8217;s Cache Valley, this small town of approximately 5,000 residents offers beautiful weather, low unemployment, and abundant outdoor recreation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/preston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homes for sale in Preston<\/a> attract retirees, young families, and remote workers seeking rural tranquility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Hillcrest:<\/strong> The neighborhood attracts families and retirees with convenient access to Preston High School, Franklin County Medical Center. It has proximity to downtown&#8217;s historic buildings and local shops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridget:<\/strong> The neighborhood appeals to long-time residents and families seeking traditional small-town living.\u00a0The neighborhood is near Lincoln Elementary School and the Preston Aquatic Center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wilson:<\/strong> It attracts outdoor enthusiasts and young families with its access to hiking trails leading into the Bear River Range. Plus convenient connections to Preston City Park and the annual That Famous Preston Night Rodeo events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Preston&#8217;s economy relies on agriculture, particularly wheat and dairy farming. Additionally, Franklin County Medical Center provides healthcare employment and Preston School District employs educators and staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The Bear River Range provides hiking, camping, and hunting opportunities. Worm Creek offers fishing access and scenic trails. Preston City Park features playgrounds, sports fields, and the Preston Aquatic Center with swimming facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Extremely Limited Job Market:<\/strong> Preston&#8217;s tiny economy offers minimal employment beyond agriculture, retail, and education, requiring most professionals to commute to Logan, Utah.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very Small Town Constraints:<\/strong> With only 5,000 residents, Preston lacks diversity in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and social circles can feel restrictive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher Home Prices Relative to Amenities:<\/strong> Buyers pay more per square foot than larger Idaho cities offering greater opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lewiston\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#9<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Lewiston<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $378,500<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,675<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 6% \u2b07\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lewiston.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Lewiston, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">5.6<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>As Idaho&#8217;s only seaport, the city sits at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, offering unique water access and outdoor recreation. The community of approximately 33,000 provides healthcare, shopping, and education while maintaining manageable costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>North Lewiston:<\/strong> This established area features tree-lined streets with historic homes and proximity to Lewis-Clark State College. It attracts families, students, and professionals seeking walkable neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valley View Heights:<\/strong> Situated on elevated terrain overlooking the Clearwater and Snake River valleys, this neighborhood offers scenic views and newer residential development. It appeals to families and retirees seeking modern homes, quiet streets, and spectacular sunset views.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lewiston Orchards:<\/strong> Originally agricultural land, this neighborhood features larger lots with mature trees. It offers semi-rural living while maintaining easy access to Lewiston&#8217;s schools, including Jenifer Junior High School.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Lewiston&#8217;s economy includes healthcare through St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, education via Lewis-Clark State College and local school districts. Clearwater Paper operates a major pulp and paper mill providing industrial employment. The Port of Lewiston supports shipping, and logistics industries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> The Snake and Clearwater Rivers offer fishing, jet boating, kayaking, and riverside trails for biking and walking. Hells Gate State Park provides camping, swimming, and boat launches just south of downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Hot Summers:<\/strong> Lewiston sits in a river valley creating a heat sink with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 100\u00b0F, among Idaho&#8217;s hottest locations, driving high cooling costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographically Isolated:<\/strong> Lewiston&#8217;s location in north-central Idaho creates distance from major metros\u2014Spokane sits 115 miles north, Boise 300 miles south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic Dependence on Paper Mill:<\/strong> Clearwater Paper&#8217;s pulp mill provides significant employment. But makes the local economy vulnerable to industry downturns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ammon\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock houzoTabBlockBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow houzeoTabBlockTopRowBPTLCPTL\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"city_rank\">#10<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"city_name\">Ammon<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"city_rating_list\"><ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Price:<\/strong> $459,000<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Median Home Rent:<\/strong> $1,895<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost of Living:<\/strong> 1% \u2b06\ufe0f than the state average<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right_col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ammon.webp\" alt=\"Cheapest places to live in Ammon, Idaho\" class=\"city_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<abbr class=\"fiveStar\">4.4<\/abbr>\/10\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udca1 Our Take<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udccd Neighborhoods<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udf89 Jobs &amp; Fun<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udea9 Dealbreakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Located immediately east of Idaho Falls, this fast-growing city offers excellent schools, modern amenities, and strong median household income of $84,154. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/ammon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homes for sale in Ammon<\/a> attract professionals, families, and retirees seeking peaceful residential neighborhoods with easy access to Idaho Falls&#8217; employment hubs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Mountain Bend Estates:<\/strong> This upscale neighborhood features larger homes with mountain views and well-maintained landscaping. It has proximity to McCowin Park and Hillview Elementary School.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridgewater Ammon:<\/strong> A family-friendly neighborhood with contemporary single-family homes and townhouse options. The area appeals to young families and first-time buyers due to proximity to Thunder Ridge High School.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comore Loma:<\/strong> The neighborhood features a mix of housing styles from ranch homes to two-story properties. It attract families seeking quality schools like Eagle Rock Elementary and Sand Creek Middle School.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Job Market:<\/strong> Ammon&#8217;s economy integrates with Idaho Falls. Major employers include Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Idaho National Laboratory, Walmart, and Albertsons. Education jobs come from Bonneville Joint School District.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> McCowin Park offers sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths for family activities. The Snake River Greenbelt provides miles of paved trails connecting Ammon to Idaho Falls for biking and walking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Dependent on Idaho Falls:<\/strong> Most specialized services, cultural attractions, and diverse employment opportunities require traveling to neighboring Idaho Falls, with Ammon serving mainly as a bedroom community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rapid Growth Pressures:<\/strong> Fast population expansion has increased traffic, strained schools, and driven rising property taxes and home prices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cold and Snowy Winters:<\/strong> Ammon experiences harsh southeastern Idaho winters with heavy snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and extended cold periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-pro-tip-box wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list pro-tip-blue-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pro-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" class=\"pro-tip-icon\"\/><p class=\"pro-tip-text\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong> <span>If you&#8217;re looking for something on the southern coast, Ketchum could be a great option. From Boulder City to Warm Springs, you\u2019ll find a wide range of affordable houses in Ketchum with strong rental potential.<br><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion margin-top-15\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">What is the cheapest and safest place to live in Idaho?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Lewiston (safety score of 73) and Nampa (safety score of 60) are the cheapest and <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/safest-places-to-live\/idaho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safest cities in Idaho<\/a>. They offer low crime rates, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a lively, welcoming lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"cheapest-places-in-to-live\"><strong>Top 3 Cheapest Cities to Live in Idaho for Young Adults<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking for the least expensive city to live in Idaho, you want more than just cheap rent. You want good jobs, a fun lifestyle, and a city where you can thrive. These cities deliver all three, with affordable housing in Idaho and growing job markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Why It&#8217;s Great for Young Adults<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td><strong>Burley<\/strong><\/td><td>Jobs at D.L. Evans Bank and Goode Motor Ford anchor local employment. Lake Walcott State Park provides easy hiking and picnic access for everyday outdoor time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><strong>Pocatella<\/strong><\/td><td>Idaho State University anchors education and tech roles alongside hundreds of openings in trucking and healthcare, making nearby <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/pocatello\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Pocatello<\/a> especially appealing to working families. The Portneuf River and surrounding mountains place kayaking and skiing just minutes from town.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Twin Falls<\/strong><\/td><td>College of Southern Idaho supports young adults with steady service jobs at places like Olive Garden and Applebee\u2019s, while nearby Shoshone Falls and the Evel Knievel site offer easy access to outdoor adventure and events.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"affordable-housing-idaho\"><strong>Top 3 Inexpensive Places to Live in Idaho for Families<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Idaho is a favorite among families for its year-round mild climate, vibrant outdoor lifestyle, and some of the nation\u2019s best public schools. While the state does have a state income tax, several Idaho cities still offer affordable housing and a lower cost of living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Why It&#8217;s Great for Families<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td><strong>Jerome<\/strong><\/td><td>Families considering homes for sale in Jerome benefit from safe play areas at Jerome City Park and Memorial Park, along with strong schools such as Jerome Elementary and Jerome Middle School.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><strong>Idaho Falls<\/strong><\/td><td>Families exploring <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/idaho-falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Idaho Falls<\/a> enjoy outings along the Greenbelt and visits to Tautphaus Park Zoo, alongside access to well-regarded schools like Theresa Bunker Elementary and Hillcrest High School.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Blackfoot<\/strong><\/td><td>Families exploring <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/blackfoot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Blackfoot<\/a> benefit from kid-friendly attractions like the Idaho Potato Museum and easy weekend access to boating and fishing at Jensen Grove Park.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"best-places-to-retire-on-a-budget\"><strong>3 Best Affordable Places to Live in Idaho for Retirees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In these cities, you can find cheapest homes in Idaho, accessible healthcare, and safe communities. There are also plenty of outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and picnics to enjoy a comfortable, active lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Why It&#8217;s Great for Retirees<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td><strong>Orofino<\/strong><\/td><td>Retirees exploring homes for sale in Orofino can enjoy meals and social events through Clearwater County Senior Citizens Inc., along with riverside trails on the Clearwater River for fishing and walks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><strong>Grangeville<\/strong><\/td><td>Homebuyers in Grangeville can access local care at Syringa Hospital &amp; Clinics while enjoying community events and history tours at the nearby Nez Perce National Historical Park.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Lewiston<\/strong><\/td><td>Retirees in Grangeville benefit from nearby care at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Catalyst Medical Group, with scenic strolls and boating along the Snake River trails.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"is-idaho-expensive-to-live-in\"><strong>3 Hidden Costs to Consider in Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in the cheapest Idaho cities to live in, home prices are only part of the total cost. Retirees and families must account for rising homeowners insurance due to wildfire risks, property taxes, and utilities amid harsh winters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Homeowners Insurance in Idaho<\/strong>: Idaho averages $1,200\u2013$1,500 annually for standard policies, lower than national figures, but wildfire-prone areas see rates climb to $2,000\u2013$3,000+ yearly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wildfire Insurance:<\/strong> With recent fires like the 2025 Oregon-Idaho blazes, premiums in rural counties often double to $2,500+ as carriers add surcharges for high-risk zones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Property Taxes:<\/strong> Effective <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/property-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">property tax<\/a> rates range 0.60%\u20130.85% county-by-county, adding $2,000\u2013$3,000 yearly on a $350K home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-pro-tip-box wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list pro-tip-blue-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pro-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" class=\"pro-tip-icon\"\/><p class=\"pro-tip-text\"><strong>Quick Tip<\/strong> <span>Idaho\u2019s Homestead Exemption protects up to $125,000 of the assessed value in your primary residence.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"cheapest-part-of-idaho-to-live\"><strong>Savings Breakdown: Cheapest Cities in Idaho to Live In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Housing costs vary dramatically across Idaho. Blackfoot residents save $3,915 monthly compared to Ketchum and $1,095 compared to Meridian. The following table breaks down these savings by median home price, monthly mortgage, property tax, insurance, and total monthly costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Median Home Price<\/th><th>Avg. Monthly Mortgage<\/th><th>Insurance\/taxes<\/th><th>Estimated Monthly Cost for a Single Person <\/th><th>Monthly Savings vs. Miami<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Blackfoot<\/strong><\/td><td>$305,000<\/td><td>$1,444<\/td><td>$498<\/td><td>$1,942<\/td><td>$3,915<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meridian<\/strong><\/td><td>$495,000<\/td><td>$2,218<\/td><td>$819<\/td><td>$3,037<\/td><td>$2,820<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ketchum<\/strong><\/td><td>$1,531,837<\/td><td>$4,313<\/td><td>$1,544<\/td><td>$5,857<\/td><td>    &#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.expatistan.com\/cost-of-living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expatistan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\"><strong>Affordable Living Beyond Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure if the cheapest places to live in Idaho fit your budget? Here are a few nearby states that offer big tax savings, strong job markets, and low crime rates\u2014just like Idaho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Low Living Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oklahoma matches Idaho&#8217;s low living costs as one of the cheapest U.S. states to live in, with a cost of living index around 86. Here are the <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-oklahoma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest places to live in Oklahoma<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enid: <\/strong>Median home price is $170,000, with cost of living 9% lower than the national average. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lawton:<\/strong> Median home price is $145,000 with cost living being 24% lower than the national average. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Muskogee:<\/strong> Median home price is $170,000 with cost of living 17% lower than the national average. \u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Strong Job Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Utah provides a strong job market comparable to Idaho&#8217;s while remaining affordable. These are the <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest places to live in Utah<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>St. George: <\/strong>Median home $480,000 and booming retiree healthcare\/tourism jobs all year. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logan: <\/strong>Median home $380,000 with Utah State University driving education\/tech employment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provo:<\/strong> Median home $420,000 and boasts a BYU-fueled tech\/startup scene like Boise. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Low Crime Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wyoming matches Idaho&#8217;s low crime rates while ranking among the cheapest U.S. states to live in. These are 3 <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-wyoming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest places to live in Wyoming<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u200bCasper: <\/strong>Median home $310,000 with ow crime and Platte River trails for hiking. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheyenne: <\/strong>Median home $380,000 and is the safest large city with Frontier Days rodeo. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laramie:<\/strong> Median home $340,000 has a University-driven community aiming for safety. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-pro-tip-box wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list pro-tip-blue-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pro-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" class=\"pro-tip-icon\"\/><p class=\"pro-tip-text\"><strong><strong>Want to cast a wider net?<\/strong><\/strong> <span>Beyond Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming, explore the&nbsp;<a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/cheapest-places-to-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest places to live in the US<\/a>&nbsp;where your dollar stretches even further.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-25\" id=\"bottom-line\"><strong><strong>So, Where Is the Cheapest Place to Live in Idaho?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blackfoot, Pocatello, and Chubbuck are the most affordable cities to live in Idaho. These areas offer more than low prices; they also provide steady job markets, plenty of recreation, and a cost of living 14% lower than the state norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/moving-to-idaho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moving to Idaho<\/a> also offers valuable tax advantages, strong job growth, and diverse housing. 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2186789<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"widgetPropColumnNew fullWidthCard \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/idaho\/cheap-homes-for-sale\" class=\"widgetanctextfind widgetancTextForAll\" target=\"_blank\">Cheap homes for sale in Idaho<span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/houzeo-media-1.s3.amazonaws.com\/homes-for-sale\/blue-arrow.svg\" alt=\"arrow\" width=\"11\" height=\"10\"><\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                   <\/div>   \n               \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n       \n    <\/div>\n\t<script>\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {        \n        if (!window.assetsLoaded) {\n            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href=\"#blackfoot\">Blackfoot<\/a>. It offers affordable housing at a median sale price of $305,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bb <a href=\"#cheapest-id-cities\">10 Cheapest Places to Live in Idaho<\/a>:<\/strong> Find out the other cheapest places to live in Idaho.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere is the best place to live in Idaho?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/best-places-to-live\/idaho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best places to live in Idaho<\/a>\u00a0are Meridan, followed by Boise, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur d\u2019Alene, Twin Falls and Nampa.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the living cost in Idaho?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The average cost to live in Idaho is 6% lower than the national average. Additionally, utilities are 21% lower than the national average. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere are the cheap places to retire in Idaho on a budget?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Orofino, Grangeville, Lewiston are among the <a href=\"#best-places-to-retire-on-a-budget\">cheap places to retire in Idaho<\/a> on a budget. They offer affordable housing, small-town comfort, and easy access to medical care.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich cities have the cheapest cost of living in Idaho?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#pocatello\">Pocatello<\/a> (80) and <a href=\"#chubbuck\">Chubbuck<\/a> (80) have the cheapest cost of living in Idaho. Their cost of living is 14% lower than the state average. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">Here are the cheapest places to live in Idaho: 1. Burley 2. Pocatello 3. Blackfoot 4. Payette 5. Twin Falls 6. 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