Riverside, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 13.1% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $43,438 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Boise City
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Riverside, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower