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11%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
28%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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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.
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 Kuna Idaho National
Cost of living11196100
Goods & Services106101100
Groceries104101100
Health care10299100
Housing12888100
Transportation111105100
Utilities8486100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Kuna, ID

Are you thinking about relocating, but curious about the potential cost of living in Kuna? Is it more expensive or more affordable than average? Based on the most recent report, the cost of living in Kuna stands at 111, making it 11% higher than the national average. The cost of living directly affects the affordability of one's desired lifestyle. Knowing the cost of housing, transportation, groceries and other essentials in the new area allows people to gauge whether they can maintain their preferred standard of living.

Housing costs are a very significant part of the Kuna cost of living index and generally encompass a large percentage of take-home income. Unfortunately, in this area, the housing costs for both homes and rentals were 28% more than the average city. This includes things like home and rent prices, mortgage rates and insurance.

Is Kuna Affordable?

Is Kuna an affordable place to live? That's a valid question to ask when you're thinking about moving to a new city. After all, how much it costs to live somewhere can be a huge factor in your decision. Affordability can be broken down into 3 common categories. The cost of living index (we talked about it earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a big role in figuring out if a place is affordable. For instance, in Kuna, the median home price is 22.5% higher than what most folks pay across the country, and monthly rent prices are 40.9% higher than the usual rates. Income levels in Kuna come in at $69,940, which is 26.4% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Kuna?

Healthcare: Healthcare expenses and insurance premiums can vary significantly depending on the specific city or state. Factors such as accessibility to healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket expenses for doctor's visits, dental care expenses, prescription costs and specialized medical care fees can all influence the overall cost of living. In Kuna, healthcare costs are 1.7% higher than the national average.

Subsidies: Certain cities or states may institute government subsidies or assistance programs designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with the cost of living for their residents. These programs encompass a variety of support mechanisms, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farm subsidies. Areas that provide fewer subsidies may see an uptick in their overall cost of living.

Utilities: Like everything else, utilities costs can range significantly depending on factors like climate, energy sources available, location and even state regulations. Things like electricity, water, heating and waste disposal costs can be higher or lower, depending on the city or state. The utilities index in Kuna comes in at 15.6% lower than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Kuna cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. The index takes into account data from 300 independent researches, covering more than 60 goods and services across 6 different categories, to create an overall index for each area, with 100 being the average. The C2ER index does not include sales or income tax rates in their data, however AreaVibes does include both income and sales tax rates in the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Kuna is 15% higher than the Idaho average
  • The cost of living in Kuna is 11% higher than the national average
  • Kuna housing is 28% 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$71,182$5,932$1,661$2,136
      Renters$54,668$4,556$1,276$1,640
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Kuna, ID, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Kuna homeowners, is $71,182. This would allow for a maximum of $1,661 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $54,668 which would result in a maximum of $1,276 to be spent on rental costs.

      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 Kuna 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 Kuna 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 Kuna 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 Kuna National avg. Difference
      Home Price $226,200.00$184,700.0022.5%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,525.04$2,346.697.6%
      Apartment Rent $1,337.00$949.0040.9%

      Transportation

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

      Utilities

      Item Kuna 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.