Star, ID

Yes — Star is about 22% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 122. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $498,900, and monthly rents average roughly $1,622. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,622, while local median household income is $91,318. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 21% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

Idaho has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 5.8%. The effective property tax rate is 0.63%. On a home worth $498,900, that translates to roughly $3,143 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 6.02% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in Star is around $1,622. That's about 20% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $498,900, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in Star is valued at $498,900. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $2,523/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 79% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in Star are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 96, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are below average (index: 71). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

Star is a small town with a population of about 13,231. The median age of residents is 40.6, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 8.72%, near the national average of 12.4%.