Data Suggests Idaho Is Becoming A Roommate-Dependent State

As is the case in many parts of the country, for a large segment of the Idaho population, the cost of living has skyrocketed over the past decade to the point that it's become nearly impossible for single-income earners to live alone.

Roommates are not always ideal, but for many, the dual-salaried, buddy system is working for many people throughout America.

As is the case in many marriages, it takes two (or more) paychecks to get by in a world that's becoming increasingly expensive to live in. When the average income for a state is low, it presents significant problems.

Data Suggests Idaho Has Grown Into A Roommate-Dependent State For Many

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Roommates come in handy when it comes to sharing bills, but finding the right one can be a headache. I've been married for 11 years, and my wife and I still function very much like roommates in some regards. We both contribute to the bills, groceries, and all the other expenses involved in keeping a household running.

Porch.com recently published data that puts the Gem State in the 25th to 30th percentile for adults 'living in doubled-up households.' Hawaii and California are the two states that have the most adults living together in this manner, according to the website.

Several Idahoans responded to a 2024 post on a state Reddit website, where many shared frustrations over high property rental costs and a continuation of low incomes being paid to residents.