Ames, Iowa vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 29.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,507 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Boise City
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Ames, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher