Salary Needed to Live in Nampa as a Family

A family of four (2 adults, 2 children) needs approximately $57,290/year to live comfortably in Nampa, ID — including 15% savings.

Comfortable Salary
$57,290
with 15% savings
Bare Minimum
$45,518
no savings buffer
Monthly Expenses
$2,769
5% below national avg

Detailed Monthly Budget for a Family in Nampa

ExpenseNampaNat'l AvgDiff
🏠 3BR Apartment/House Rent$208$2090%
🛒 Groceries$53$44+20%
⚡ Utilities$23$28-18%
🚗 Transportation$32$44-27%
🛡️ Car Insurance$172$215-20%
🏥 Health Insurance$44$54-19%
Childcare/After-school$1,152$1,200-4%
Internet + Phones$173$180-4%
Children Activities$240$250-4%
Dining Out$336$350-4%
School Supplies & Clothing$192$200-4%
Healthcare Co-pays$144$150-4%
Total Monthly$2,769$2,924-5%

How We Calculated the Salary

Monthly expenses:$2,769
Target savings (15%):$615/mo
Monthly after-tax needed:$3,384
Effective tax rate:27%

Gross annual salary needed:$57,290

Other Household Types in Nampa

Single Person
$19,010/yr
$998/mo expenses
Couple (No Kids)
$26,577/yr
$1,351/mo expenses
Retiree
$19,747/yr
$1,119/mo expenses

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FAQ

What salary does a family with kids need in Nampa?
A family with kids needs approximately $57,290/year ($4,774/month gross) to live comfortably in Nampa with a 15% savings rate.
How much is rent for a family with kids in Nampa?
A 3br apartment/house in Nampa costs approximately $208/month, which is the largest single expense at 8% of the total budget.
Is Nampa affordable for a family with kids?
Nampa is roughly average for family with kids costs, requiring a salary close to the national median.
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