Boise City, Idaho vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 6.7% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $190,342 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Boise City, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher