Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 30.5% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $121,663 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Boise City
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Boulder, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.