Cost of Living in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene, ID — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Coeur d'Alene, ID to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Coeur d'Alene, ID vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.3 | −1.7% |
| Housing | 105.6 | +5.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 70.8 | −29.2% |
| Other services | 99.0 | −1.0% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,103 | $44,120/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,302 | $52,080/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,547 | $61,880/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,152 | $86,080/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,595 | $103,800/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Federal income tax$3,550
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,961
- Medicare (1.45%)$692
- Idaho income tax$1,422
- Take-home pay$39,125
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.30% state
Highest-paying jobs in Coeur d'Alene, ID
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coeur d'Alene, ID expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area are 98.3% of the U.S. average, with housing at 105.6%. It is the #106 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $58,976 in Coeur d'Alene, ID (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $47,750.
How much is rent in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Coeur d'Alene, ID are $1,103 for a studio, $1,302 for one bedroom, $1,547 for two bedrooms and $2,152 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $80,270
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $86,950
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,550
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $37,220
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $98,910
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $45,370
- Nursing Assistant — $39,820
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $37,160
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $39,300
- Cooks, Restaurant — $38,200
- Food Preparation Worker — $36,830
- Waiter and Waitress — $31,300
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $30,080
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $39,230
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $38,150
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $35,990
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $67,730
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $48,600
- Retail Salesperson — $37,010
- Cashier — $35,020
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $61,490
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,330
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $47,750
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $46,580
- Office Clerks, General — $46,440
- Customer Service Representative — $43,750
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $37,780
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $76,980
- Electrician — $66,350
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $64,540
- Carpenter — $56,160
- Construction Laborer — $50,910
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $58,800
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $50,910
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $47,750
Production Occupations
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $43,020
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $60,370
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $42,130
- Stocker and Order Filler — $38,240