Boise City, Idaho vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 11.3% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $44,335 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Fresno
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise_City, ID vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Boise_City, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher