Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Low costs, four mild seasons, lakes, and mountains for an active retirement.
1. Coeur d'Alene: Best overall
2. Boise: Best for amenities
3. Eagle: Best upscale suburb
4. Meridian: Best for healthcare access
5. Sandpoint: Best for scenery
6. Twin Falls: Best value
7. Idaho Falls: Best eastern Idaho pick
8. Moscow: Best college town
Idaho draws retirees with reasonable costs, a low overall tax burden, and immediate access to lakes, rivers, and mountains. Growth has pushed prices up in the hot spots, so plan carefully. Here are the 8 best places to retire in Idaho, ranked.