salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,920 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Idaho. It is number 11 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pocatello?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pocatello
| Size | Pocatello | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $620 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,055 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,231 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,447 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pocatello overall?
Everyday prices in the Pocatello metro area are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Pocatello
Life in Pocatello
What jobs pay in Pocatello
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $135,290 | 10.6% |
| Physician Assistant | $129,480 | 11.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,690 | 11.4% |
| Software Developer | $119,430 | 12.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,060 | 15.4% |
| Lawyer | $92,280 | 15.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $89,610 | 16.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $78,780 | 18.2% |
| Operations Manager | $78,100 | 18.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $72,260 | 19.9% |
| Accountant | $65,330 | 22.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,440 | 23.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,840 | 23.6% |
| Electrician | $60,540 | 23.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,720 | 24.1% |
| Police Officer | $58,840 | 24.4% |
| Truck Driver | $56,370 | 25.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $50,940 | 28.2% |
| Carpenter | $50,700 | 28.4% |
| Plumber | $50,020 | 28.7% |
| Firefighter | $44,250 | 32.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,940 | 37.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,610 | 38.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,330 | 39.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,090 | 39.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,920 | 41.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,220 | 47.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,200 | 47.6% |
| Cashier | $28,910 | 49.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pocatello?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $682 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $271,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pocatello, ID?
Renting in Pocatello costs a median of about $1,198 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Pocatello?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,920 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pocatello cheap or expensive?
Pocatello is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $65,161. It ranks 11th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pocatello?
The median homeowner in Pocatello pays $1,877 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Pocatello more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pocatello?
The median home value in Pocatello is $271,000, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
57,635 people live in Pocatello. Numbers are typical (middle) values.