Houston, Texas vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 22.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,393 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Boise City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Houston, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower