Los Altos, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 75.3% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,047 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Boise City
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Los Altos, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.3% 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
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower