What is the cost of living in Emmett, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Emmett has an overall cost of living index of 95, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Emmett has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Emmett ranks as #7 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Emmett ranks as the #28 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Emmett Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Emmett. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Emmett is 102.
The Groceries index in Emmett is 98.
The Health index in Emmett is 80.
The Housing index in Emmett is 101.
The Transportation index in Emmett is 98.
The Utilities index in Emmett is 99.
| Living Expense | Emmett | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 80 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 107 | 100 |
Emmett Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Emmett, ID Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Emmett is $455,351.
The Median Rent in Emmett is $1,042.
The Median Income in Emmett is $58,750.
The Home Value To Income in Emmett is 7.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Emmett is 0.21x.
Emmett, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Emmett Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Emmett Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Emmett Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Emmett Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Emmett
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Emmett. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Meridian, ID has a cost of living index of 121, 1.3x Emmett.
Nampa, ID has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Emmett.
Caldwell, ID has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Emmett.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Emmett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, ID | 130,138 | 121 | 1.3x |
| Nampa, ID | 110,319 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Caldwell, ID | 66,516 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Eagle, ID | 32,855 | 138 | 1.5x |
| Star, ID | 14,745 | 117 | 1.2x |
| Middleton, ID | 10,649 | 102 | 1.1x |
