Plains, Montana vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 30.8% more expensive than Plains, Montana.

You would need a salary of $65,376 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Plains, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Boise City
than in Plains, Montana
Plains, MT vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Plains, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher