Boise City, Idaho vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 138.2% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $190,558 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Boise City, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.2% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  430.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher