salaryBoise City is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Boise City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$1,711
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,537
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$90,490
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$484,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
98.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,883
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$93
👥 People living there
288,976
237,242
Commute to work
18.8 min
18.9 min
College degree
38.7%
47.5%
Own their home
63.9%
63.2%
Below poverty line
8.9%
10.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Boise City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Boise City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $93,600 | $56,940 | -39% in Boise City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $35,830 | +37% in Boise City |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $57,270 | -33% in Boise City |
| Operations Manager | $120,030 | $83,680 | -30% in Boise City |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $50,850 | -30% in Boise City |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $94,650 | -29% in Boise City |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $109,780 | -29% in Boise City |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $131,590 | +26% in Boise City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Boise City cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Boise City to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $55,999 a year gives the same standard of living in Boise City.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Boise City?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $90,490 in Boise City, 23% more in Anchorage.