Boise City, Idaho vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 17.9% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $123,219 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Tucson
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Boise City, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher