Idaho is bordered to the north by Canada, by Montana and Wyoming to the east, by Nevada and Utah to the south, and by Oregon and Washington to the east.
Idaho is the 14th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 1.3 million is the 39th most populous state. Idaho's main industries include agriculture (potatos, wheat, sugar beets, barley), lumber, and mining. Idaho was the 43rd state, admitted to the union on July 3, 1890. Idaho's nickname is the "Gem State".
Idaho has several taxes levied at the state level, including personal income tax, state sales tax, and property tax.
State Capital: Boise State Motto: "Esto perpetua" - May it Endure Forever State Bird: Mountain Bluebird State Flower: Syringa State Song: Here We Have Idaho State Tree: Western white pine State Gem: Idaho Star Garnet State Fish: Cutthroat trout
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
ID
Boise
$232,750
ID
Coeur d' Alene
$232,967
Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
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