Why Are Used Cars So Expensive In Idaho?

If you're shopping for a used vehicle in 2025, it doesn't matter where you buy it, right?

The average price for a pre-owned car or truck should be the same anywhere you go, right?

*insert gameshow "wrong" buzzer*

Nope. Would you believe that, on average, used vehicles cost significantly more in Idaho? Well, believe it.

How is it that used vehicles' average price is higher in Idaho than other states?

Good question.

According to World Population Review, auto prices by state can fluctuate by a decent amount, and for a variety of reasons:

• Demand
• Market conditions
• Local regulations

Most states in the U.S. have an average vehicle price of around $34,000 for a pre-owned vehicle in 2025. That average price in Idaho? Yep. It's higher. As in, it's around $40,000 on average. You can see how that's a huge difference.

Some of the least expensive vehicles in the country can be found in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Ohio.

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Sure, we get it. Some of these used vehicles are vastly overpriced in 2025. However, could you imagine owning and driving the Weinermobile on a day-to-day basis? There's no amount of money we wouldn't spend...

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Love Idaho? So do we! It's amazing to live here. Gorgeous scenery, kind people, and a million things to do.

Oh, and also, a traffic situation that can kiss my whole entire butt. Because it sucks, it's awful, and I hate it.

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Ok, this is so stupid, and we're absolutely here for it.

If Idaho cities were cars, what cars would they be?