Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 28.3% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,152 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Boise City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Albuquerque, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% higher
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher