Boise City, Idaho vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 44.0% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $146,195 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Seattle
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Boise City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% higher
      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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher