San Diego, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 27.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $50,842 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Boise City
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to San Diego, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower