salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Most homes (80.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $109,560 a year. That is $53 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 36 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Star?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Star
| Size | Star | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,166 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,439 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Star 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 Star, so the Idaho figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Star
Life in Star
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Star?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,176 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $564,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Star, ID?
Renting in Star costs a median of about $2,739 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Star?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $109,560 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Star cheap or expensive?
Star is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.1% of the typical household income of $105,624. It ranks 36th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Star?
The median homeowner in Star pays $2,512 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.
Is Star 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 Star?
The median home value in Star is $564,300, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
14,745 people live in Star. Numbers are typical (middle) values.