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Sun Valley, ID Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $425,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Sun Valley is highly competitive, with a limited supply of homes and high demand from tourists and full-time residents. Many homes are used as vacation rentals, which can drive up prices. New developments are being built to accommodate the growing population
Cost of Living
118
+18% above national average
105
94
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| <p>State 0% + County 0% + City 6%</p> | |
Idaho has a state income tax rate of 1.125% to 6.925%, but Sun Valley has no local income tax
Family & Relocation
60
7.5/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
The Mountain Rides Transportation system provides accessible and stroller-friendly public transportation, with bike racks and wheelchair ramps on buses
- Sun Valley Resort
- Sawtooth National Recreation Area
- Blaine County Recreation District
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Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in Sun Valley based on your household profile.
📰 Live Local News
Short-term rental regulations are in place to manage the impact of tourism on the community
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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📊 Sun Valley — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Sun Valley fluctuate by season, with higher electricity bills in the winter due to heating and higher water bills in the summer due to irrigation. Residents can expect to pay more for utilities during the peak winter and summer months
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 83353 has a property tax millage rate of 1.25%, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8/10, with wide sidewalks, accessible parks, and family-friendly infrastructure, but some areas with limited elevator access in transit
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