Best places to live in Idaho
Cities and suburbs in Idaho with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian, ID | 62/100 | $1,805/mo | $532k | 7.8/10 |
| 2 | Pocatello, ID | 57/100 | $948/mo | $271k | 7.6/10 |
| 3 | Boise, ID | 55/100 | $1,446/mo | $485k | 7.2/10 |
| 4 | Idaho Falls, ID | 53/100 | $1,075/mo | $336k | 5.3/10 |
| 5 | Nampa, ID | 38/100 | $1,420/mo | $371k | 4.4/10 |
| 6 | Twin Falls, ID | 35/100 | $1,082/mo | $321k | 5.4/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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