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DES_MOINES vs. BOISE_CITY
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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Boise City, Idaho
The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is
48.0%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$74,029
in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Boise City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des_Moines, IA vs Boise_City, ID
Compared to Des_Moines, Boise_City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.0% higher
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Food
2.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
115.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.4% higher
Commute
13.1% higher
Health
2.1% lower
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Personal
8.4% higher
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