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Affordable Living

Based on average housing costs, utilities, health care, transportation, groceries, and other services, Idaho’s cost of living is the lowest of the eleven western states. Boise Valley's cost of living is 95.4 percent of the national average, and in 2009 the average cost of a home in the valley is approximately $170,000. Based on average housing costs, utilities, health care, transportation, groceries, and other services, the Boise Valley's cost of living is well below the national average.

The diversity of price and product that the Boise Valley housing market offers also is highly attractive to businesses and site selectors considering the area for relocation.

"The University of Idaho and Washington State University have the 5th largest food science program in the nation. Our state has a wealth of research, education and employee-training programs that are readily available for food processing companies that may wish to locate here."

Jeff Kronenberg, Food Processing Specialist, School of Food Science, U of I Cooperative Extension and Idaho TechHelp