Santa Clara, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 50.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,777 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Boise City
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Santa Clara, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower