Coeur d'Alene, ID at a glance
Median household income
$72,338$6,028 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Coeur d'Alene, ID? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Coeur d'Alene, ID MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,103 | $13,236 | $44,120 | 18.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,302 | $15,624 | $52,080 | 21.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,547 | $18,564 | $61,880 | 25.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,152 | $25,824 | $86,080 | 35.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,595 | $31,140 | $103,800 | 43% |
What a typical income covers in Coeur d'Alene, ID
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $72,338 a year ($6,028 a month before tax).
What $72,338 leaves after Idaho taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Idaho tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Idaho
Living in Coeur d'Alene, ID: common questions
What is the median household income in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $72,338 per year (approximately $6,028 per month).
What is the average rent in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,103 for a studio, $1,302 for one bedroom, $1,547 for two, $2,152 for three and $2,595 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Coeur d'Alene, ID expensive to live in?
Prices there run 1.7% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 98.3, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
To keep a $1,547 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $61,880 a year, or $5,157 a month. That is 86% of what the typical household in Coeur d'Alene, ID earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
On the local median income of $72,338 ($6,028 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,014 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,808 for everything else and $1,206 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,547 takes 51% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
Homes in Idaho paid 14.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $129. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.