ID · Rank 47 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Idaho?
Tight, but workable.
The average Idaho teacher earns $53,080 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,683/mo, which is 38% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$53,080
Cost-of-Living Index
99
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
23/100
Renting in Idaho
2BR Rent / mo
$1,683
Annual Rent
$20,196
% of Salary
38%
Left after rent
$2,740/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Idaho
Median Home Price
$415,800
10% Down
$41,580
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,490/mo
Full PITI
$2,992/mo
Estimated mortgage payment as a share of average teacher monthly gross pay, including taxes & insurance.
Estimates assume a 10% down payment, 7% 30-year fixed rate, 1.1% property tax, and 0.35% home insurance. Actual rates and prices vary by district and metro area.