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Is Weiser, ID expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$94646% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$48,847about $4,071/month · 44% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$223,40033% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,840 a year. That is $18 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 5 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Weiser
$946
Preston
$860
Rupert
$908
Rigby
$1,879
Fruitland
$846
Kimberly
$1,195
Shelley
$1,675

How much do households earn in Weiser?

Under $25k
28.7%
$25k–50k
31.9%
$50k–100k
25.8%
$100k–150k
5.2%
$150k+
3.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Weiser

SizeWeiserU.S. average
1 bedroom$575$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,000$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,140$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Weiser overall?

Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).

Housing
90
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
70
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Weiser, so the Idaho figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Weiser

🏛️ Property tax$1,384a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$127a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Weiser

Commute to work16.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Weiser?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $604 a month less.

Renting
$946
Owning
$1,550

Owning assumes a typical $223,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,340 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Weiser, ID?

Renting in Weiser costs a median of about $946 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.

How much do I need to make to live in Weiser?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,840 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Weiser cheap or expensive?

Weiser is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $48,847. It ranks 5th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Weiser?

The median homeowner in Weiser pays $1,384 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Weiser 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 Weiser?

The median home value in Weiser is $223,400, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,935 people live in Weiser. Numbers are typical (middle) values.