Cost of Living in Coeur d'Alene

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$465k
Median Home Price
$1,350
Median Rent (2BR)
0.75%
Property Tax Rate
8.0%
Sales Tax

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

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Housing Costs

  • Median Rent (2BR) $1,350/mo
  • Median Home Price $465,000
  • Property Tax Rate 0.75%
  • HOA Fees (avg) $150-300/mo

Taxes & Utilities

  • Idaho Income Tax 0% - 6.5%
  • Sales Tax 8.0%
  • Electricity & Water $200-250/mo
  • Internet $70-120/mo

Daily Expenses

  • Groceries $800-900/mo
  • Gas $250-300/mo
  • Public Transit $45/mo
  • Dining Out $60-80/meal

Healthcare

  • Doctor Visit $200-300
  • Dentist Visit $150-250
  • Health Insurance $400-800/mo
  • Prescription (avg) $30-50

Recreation

  • Gym Membership $40-80/mo
  • Movie Ticket $12-15
  • Golf Round $50-120
  • Lake Activities $30-100

Childcare & Education

  • Daycare (infant) $1,200/mo
  • Preschool $800-1,000/mo
  • Private School $8k-15k/yr
  • College (in-state) $8k-12k/yr

How CDA Compares

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Coeur d'Alene

North Idaho

Median Home $465,000
2BR Rent $1,350
Income Tax 0-6.5%
Sales Tax 8.0%

Pros: Lake lifestyle, lower property taxes, no state income tax on Social Security

Boise

Idaho Capital

Median Home $520,000
2BR Rent $1,450
Income Tax 0-6.5%
Sales Tax 8.25%

Pros: Job market, airport access, cultural amenities

Spokane

Eastern Washington

Median Home $385,000
2BR Rent $1,200
Income Tax 0%
Sales Tax 8.9%

Pros: No income tax, lower housing costs, city amenities

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