salaryBoise City is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$113
👥 People living there
237,242
718,877
Commute to work
18.9 min
24.9 min
College degree
47.5%
56.5%
Own their home
63.2%
48.8%
Below poverty line
10.6%
11.2%
Unemployment
3.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $142,330 | +70% in Denver |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $177,380 | +62% in Denver |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $99,040 | +59% in Denver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $127,880 | +57% in Denver |
| Accountant | $76,700 | $100,020 | +30% in Denver |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $64,910 | +28% in Denver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $76,910 | +26% in Denver |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,220 | $49,110 | +25% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Denver cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $64,507 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Denver?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $102,153 in Denver, 11% more in Denver.