Cost of Living in Bonners Ferry, ID

With a cost of living index of 86, Bonners Ferry, ID is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Idaho state average. Bonners Ferry is a small community of 2,615 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bonners Ferry's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,043 (21% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $272,000 (11% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Bonners Ferry is $54,107, which is 28% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.