Modesto, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 1.4% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $50,696 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Boise City
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Modesto, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower