Boise City, Idaho vs. Madison, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 31.5% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $34,249 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Madison
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Madison, SD
Compared to Boise City, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher