Rehab Cost in Idaho (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in Idaho runs about $24,270 to $76,795 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $11,313. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Idaho using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in Idaho.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $6,338 | $11,313 | $22,006 |
| 2 | Exterior | $6,669 | $10,868 | $18,847 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,413 | $6,424 | $12,401 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,300 | $5,925 | $11,263 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $1,909 | $3,301 | $5,710 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,677 | $2,561 | $4,086 |
| 7 | Basement | $803 | $1,249 | $2,052 |
| 8 | Electrical | $161 | $250 | $428 |
What drives the Idaho range
Construction labor in Idaho runs about 11% below the national average (BLS OEWS), which keeps these figures lower than higher-wage states. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so that wage gap pulls the whole budget down.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Idaho?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Idaho runs about $24,270–$76,795 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $41,890. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Idaho rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $6,338–$22,006.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Idaho than average?
No — construction labor in Idaho runs about 11% below the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run lower than the national norm.
How are these Idaho renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to Idaho using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers