What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Boise City, Idaho?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Boise City, Idaho?

A salary of $70,200 in Boise City, Idaho should increase to $90,748 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOISE CITY vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Boise City, Idaho vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 29.3% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $90,748 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Washington
than in Boise City, Idaho

Boise City, ID vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Boise City, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.8% higher

Commute

60.1% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Boise City, Idaho vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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