Bellingham, Washington vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 5.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,737 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Boise City
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Bellingham, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower