Located in the heart of the Boise Valley, Nampa, Idaho, offers plenty to those looking for an affordable place to live and work. The cost of living in Nampa is nearly 5 percent under the national average. Yet, there’s no skimping when it comes to quality of life. Nampa residents and employers alike benefit from a diverse and inclusive public and private school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity, as well as a variety of local and state workforce development programs that provide assistance to employees and businesses.