When shopping for a location to run a business, saving money is a primary concern. Many employers buy into Idaho's lower medical insurance costs, lower workers compensation insurance rates, lower retirement plan contributions and lower expense for paid vacations and holidays.

Compare Annual Worker Benefit Costs in Western States* (in millions)
Idaho	$1.91
Arizona	$2.44
California	$2.54
Colorado	$2.43
Nevada	$1.96
Oregon	$2.18
Utah	$1.85
Washington	$2.55
Calculated at 25% of labor cost (200 employees) *Idaho Department of Commerce - 2005