Austin, Texas vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 10.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,230 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Boise City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Austin, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower