salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$189
👥 People living there
237,242
977,670
Commute to work
18.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
47.5%
33.2%
Own their home
63.2%
57.6%
Below poverty line
10.6%
14.5%
Unemployment
3.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $102,230 | +26% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $76,740 | +23% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $58,940 | -23% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $100,870 | +21% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $127,920 | +17% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $97,880 | $83,520 | -15% in Jacksonville |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,640 | $42,840 | -8% in Jacksonville |
| Medical Assistant | $46,310 | $42,600 | -8% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Boise City and Jacksonville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $60,667 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 20% more in Boise City.
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