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Cost of Living in Placerville, ID

Population: 37 | Idaho

98
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Placerville is 2% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
94
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Placerville, ID: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 98, Placerville, ID is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 11% above the Idaho state average of 87. Placerville is a small community of 37 residents.

The median household income in Placerville is $78,750, which is 5% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Boise City, ID (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$78,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
+5%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$970/mo

Everyday Prices in Placerville

BLS Average Prices for the Boise City, ID (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.94
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.40
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.86
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.77
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$3.97
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.13
Electricity
per kWh
-32% vs US

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