Cost of Living in Kootenai, ID

With a cost of living index of 107, Kootenai, ID is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 7% more expensive than the national average and 20% above the Idaho state average of 87. Kootenai is a small community of 1,076 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kootenai's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,646 (25% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $306,200 (0% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Kootenai is $69,457, which is 8% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

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.