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


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 51.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $183,330 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Boise City
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Berkeley, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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