What is the cost of living in Nampa, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Nampa has an overall cost of living index of 102, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Nampa has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Nampa ranks as #20 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Nampa ranks as the #15 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Nampa Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Nampa. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Nampa is 103.
The Groceries index in Nampa is 104.
The Health index in Nampa is 102.
The Housing index in Nampa is 103.
The Transportation index in Nampa is 102.
The Utilities index in Nampa is 108.
| Living Expense | Nampa | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 107 | 100 |
Nampa Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Nampa, 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 Nampa is $412,277.
The Median Rent in Nampa is $1,420.
The Median Income in Nampa is $74,279.
The Home Value To Income in Nampa is 5.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Nampa is 0.23x.
Nampa, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Nampa Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Nampa Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Nampa Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Nampa Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Nampa
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Nampa. 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, 1.2x Nampa.
Caldwell, ID has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Nampa.
Eagle, ID has a cost of living index of 138, 1.4x Nampa.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Nampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, ID | 130,138 | 121 | 1.2x |
| Caldwell, ID | 66,516 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Eagle, ID | 32,855 | 138 | 1.4x |
| Kuna, ID | 27,158 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Star, ID | 14,745 | 117 | 1.1x |
| Middleton, ID | 10,649 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Emmett, ID | 8,275 | 95 | 0.9x |
