Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 44.5% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $41,607 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Boise City
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Alameda, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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