Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 58.2% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $20,893 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Boise City
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Mountain View, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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