salaryBoise City is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$202
👥 People living there
237,242
545,970
Commute to work
18.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
47.5%
25.5%
Own their home
63.2%
50.1%
Below poverty line
10.6%
20.1%
Unemployment
3.6%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Fresno for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $162,680 | +48% in Fresno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $78,800 | +29% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $97,880 | $125,420 | +28% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,610 | $166,570 | +26% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $63,470 | +25% in Fresno |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $98,900 | +22% in Fresno |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $101,010 | +21% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $99,510 | $119,720 | +20% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $62,297 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Fresno?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $76,564 in Fresno, 18% more in Boise City.