Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 31.3% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $98,508 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
568% more expensive in Boise City
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Detroit, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  465.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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