salaryBoise City is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chicago to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,983
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,622
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$84,017
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$334,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
103.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$4,943
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$90
👥 People living there
237,242
2,711,226
Commute to work
18.9 min
33.1 min
College degree
47.5%
44.3%
Own their home
63.2%
46%
Below poverty line
10.6%
16.8%
Unemployment
3.6%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Chicago for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $56,940 | $103,380 | +82% in Chicago |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $102,350 | +66% in Chicago |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $80,440 | +58% in Chicago |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $165,660 | +51% in Chicago |
| HVAC Technician | $57,270 | $77,960 | +36% in Chicago |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $109,390 | +31% in Chicago |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $80,400 | +29% in Chicago |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $78,390 | +28% in Chicago |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Chicago cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Chicago to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $63,173 a year gives the same standard of living in Chicago.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Chicago?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $84,017 in Chicago, 8% more in Boise City.