salaryBoise City is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$168
👥 People living there
237,242
511,764
Commute to work
18.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
47.5%
32.5%
Own their home
63.2%
64.4%
Below poverty line
10.6%
10.3%
Unemployment
3.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Mesa for cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $47,530 | +33% in Mesa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $103,770 | +28% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $135,670 | +24% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $74,590 | +20% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $61,780 | -19% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $60,320 | +19% in Mesa |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $98,610 | +18% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,950 | $78,080 | +17% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $63,003 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Mesa?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $89,248 in Mesa, 1% more in Boise City.