salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (82.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,480 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Idaho. It is number 35 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kuna?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kuna
| Size | Kuna | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,825 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,612 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,495 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kuna overall?
Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kuna, so the Idaho figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kuna
Life in Kuna
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kuna?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $854 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $423,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kuna, ID?
Renting in Kuna costs a median of about $2,087 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Kuna?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,480 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kuna cheap or expensive?
Kuna is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $103,772. It ranks 35th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kuna?
The median homeowner in Kuna pays $1,991 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.
Is Kuna more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Idaho are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kuna?
The median home value in Kuna is $423,900, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
27,158 people live in Kuna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.