San Francisco, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 52.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $23,873 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Boise City
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to San Francisco, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower