salaryBoise City is 5% 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
$1,648
$1,711
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,537
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$90,490
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$484,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
98.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,883
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$93
👥 People living there
397,742
237,242
Commute to work
26.6 min
18.9 min
College degree
32.6%
47.5%
Own their home
54.3%
63.2%
Below poverty line
12.9%
10.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Boise City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Boise City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $35,830 | +48% in Boise City |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $109,780 | -35% in Boise City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $81,280 | -34% in Boise City |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $83,680 | -25% in Boise City |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $76,280 | +18% in Boise City |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $62,380 | -17% in Boise City |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $44,480 | +16% in Boise City |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | $150,710 | +9% in Boise City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Boise City cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Boise City to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $57,265 a year gives the same standard of living in Boise City.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Boise City?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $90,490 in Boise City, 10% more in Boise City.