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CSI, ID Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
—
$40/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in CSI is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are also available, although options may be limited. The market is stable, with some new construction underway.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
100
95
105
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + no County or City tax</p> | |
Idaho has a state income tax with a top rate of 6.925%, but no local income taxes apply in CSI.
Family & Relocation
60
7/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Public transit options are limited in CSI, but the town is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and paths.
- Minidoka National Historic Site
- Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
- CSI Community Park
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📰 Live Local News
Residents should be aware of zoning regulations and any specific ordinances related to outdoor recreation and livestock.
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 CSI — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in CSI tend to fluctuate with the seasons, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning and lower bills in the winter. However, the town's relatively mild winters mean that heating costs are not excessively high.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: property tax millage rates range from 1.0 to 1.2%, with no local surtaxes specific to CSI county
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6: CSI has some stroller-friendly sidewalks and paths, particularly in the downtown area, but may lack consistent elevator access in transit and some family infrastructure, such as dedicated bike lanes and public restrooms.
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