Seattle, Washington vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 30.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $138,856 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Boise City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Seattle, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower