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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Kentucky to Idaho

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Kentucky to Idaho move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Kentucky

Population4.5M
State Income Tax4.5%
Avg Home Price$200,000
Avg Rent$950/mo
Property Tax Rate0.86%
DESTINATION

Moving to Idaho

Population1.8M
State Income Tax5.8%
Avg Home Price$445,000
Avg Rent$1,250/mo
Property Tax Rate0.69%

Why Are People Moving from Kentucky to Idaho?

The migration corridor between Kentucky and Idaho is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. Housing in Idaho costs about $245,000 more on average, so budget accordingly.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Idaho average 30°F, compared to 35°F in Kentucky.

Jobs & Industry: Idaho's key industries include Technology, Agriculture, Food Processing, which attract professionals from Kentucky's Bourbon and Automotive sectors.

Cities in Kentucky

Other Major Cities

Bowling Green
Covington
Lexington

Cities in Idaho

Other Major Cities

Coeur d'Alene
Idaho Falls
Meridian
Nampa

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 2109 miles between Kentucky and Idaho:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,855
3–4 BR Home
$4,531

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

KentuckyIdaho Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Idaho driver's license within 90 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Idaho within 90 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Idaho after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Idaho vehicle inspection requirement: Not required.

Things to Know About Idaho

  • One of the fastest-growing states in the US
  • No vehicle inspections required
  • Concealed carry without a permit is allowed

What's Different: Kentucky vs Idaho

Taxes

Kentucky Income Tax:4.5%
Idaho Income Tax:5.8%
Kentucky Property Tax:0.86%
Idaho Property Tax:0.69%

Weather

Kentucky Summer Avg:87°F
Idaho Summer Avg:88°F
Kentucky Winter Avg:35°F
Idaho Winter Avg:30°F

Cost of Living

Kentucky COL Index:90
Idaho COL Index:97
Kentucky Avg Home Price:$200,000
Idaho Avg Home Price:$445,000
Kentucky Avg Rent:$950/mo
Idaho Avg Rent:$1,250/mo

Ready to make the move to Idaho?

Get quotes from interstate carriers that regularly run routes between Kentucky and Idaho.