salaryNampa is the 3rd-largest city in Idaho that we track, with 110,319 residents. Rent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,600 a year. That is $30 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 19 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Nampa?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Nampa
| Size | Nampa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,021 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,444 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,663 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,845 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Nampa 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 Nampa, so the Idaho figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Nampa
Life in Nampa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Nampa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,008 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $370,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nampa, ID?
Renting in Nampa costs a median of about $1,565 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Nampa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,600 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Nampa cheap or expensive?
Nampa is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $80,110. It ranks 19th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Nampa?
The median homeowner in Nampa pays $1,890 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.
Is Nampa 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 Nampa?
The median home value in Nampa is $370,800, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
110,319 people live in Nampa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.