Cost of Living in Middleton, ID

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5%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
9%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Middleton Idaho National
Cost of living10596100
Goods & Services106101100
Groceries104101100
Health care10299100
Housing10988100
Transportation111105100
Utilities8486100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Middleton is 9% higher than the Idaho average
  • The cost of living in Middleton is 5% higher than the national average
  • Middleton housing is 9% higher than the national average
  • Idaho general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Idaho state income tax is 123% higher than the national average

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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Owners$59,500$4,958$1,388$1,785
          Renters$25,611$2,134$598$768
          To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Middleton, ID, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Middleton have a median income of $59,500. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $1,388 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $25,611, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $598.

          Idaho Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Idaho 6% 8.5%

          Idaho Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Idaho 5.8% 5.8%

          Goods & Services

          Item Middleton National avg. Difference
          Haircut $27.88$24.2614.9%
          Beauty Salon $41.57$45.568.8%
          Toothpaste $4.22$3.7014.1%
          Shampoo $1.21$1.285.3%
          Movie $11.60$12.134.4%
          Bowling $18.53$18.002.9%

          Groceries

          Item Middleton National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.96$5.842.1%
          Fried Chicken $1.46$1.577.0%
          Milk $4.91$4.675.0%
          Potatoes $4.57$4.937.4%
          Pizza $11.56$12.094.4%
          Beer $10.59$10.411.7%

          Health Care

          Item Middleton National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $152.62$125.6821.4%
          Doctor $150.90$135.7811.1%
          Dentist $97.00$113.2914.4%
          Ibuprofen $10.79$10.651.3%
          Lipitor $524.49$468.6011.9%

          Housing

          Item Middleton National avg. Difference
          Home Price $224,100.00$184,700.0021.3%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,525.04$2,346.697.6%
          Apartment Rent $747.00$949.0021.3%

          Transportation

          Item Middleton National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $3.60$3.463.9%
          Tire Balancing $75.93$59.9226.7%

          Utilities

          Item Middleton National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $154.20$193.9920.5%
          Phone $176.97$192.257.9%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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