Boise City is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$91
👥 People living there
237,242
427,246
Commute to work
18.9 min
22 min
College degree
47.5%
55.5%
Own their home
63.2%
47.7%
Below poverty line
10.6%
16%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $56,940 | $101,630 | +78% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $97,910 | +57% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $39,350 | -48% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $74,060 | +46% in Minneapolis |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $159,620 | +45% in Minneapolis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $112,090 | +38% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $57,270 | $77,490 | +35% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $81,890 | +33% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $63,922 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 4% more in Boise City.
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