Cost of Living in Jerome County, ID

Modeled annual cost: $45,515.

Median family income: $74,184.

Affordability Snapshot

ID County Median

$46,711

State Rank

31thMost expensive counties in ID out of 44See Idaho county rankings

Median Income

$74,184

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Jerome County, ID.

$14,739 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,515

Per year

  • Transport:$14,739
  • Housing:$9,276
  • Taxes:$8,764
  • Healthcare:$4,866
  • Other Costs:$4,062
  • Food:$3,808
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Idaho

1Latah County, ID
$43,602
2Shoshone County, ID
$44,023
3Elmore County, ID
$44,092
4Bannock County, ID
$44,193
5Benewah County, ID
$44,372

Popular comparisons in Idaho

See how Jerome County, ID compares across the country.

Explore our cost of living interactive map to compare Jerome County, ID with multiple counties in the United States.

Use the Cost of Living Map Launch WatchPennies cost of living map
How WatchPennies calculates salary needed
Cost of Living in Jerome County, ID (2026)