Sun City, Arizona vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 19.2% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,621 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Boise City
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Sun City, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower