Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Booming Boise, endless outdoors, and a low-key lifestyle drawing movers west.
1. Boise: Best overall
2. Meridian: Best for families
3. Coeur d Alene: Best lake town
4. Nampa: Best value
5. Eagle: Best upscale suburb
6. Idaho Falls: Best eastern value
7. Twin Falls: Best south-central value
8. Moscow: Best college town
9. Post Falls: Best panhandle value
Idaho has been one of the fastest-growing states in the country, drawing people with a booming Boise economy, low taxes, and outdoor access in every direction. Mountains, rivers, and a relaxed pace seal the deal. Here are the 9 best places to live in Idaho, ranked.