Salinas, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 17.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $49,751 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Boise City
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Salinas, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower