Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 27.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,801 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Boise City
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Lancaster, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower