salaryBoise City is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$143
👥 People living there
237,242
310,178
Commute to work
18.9 min
32.6 min
College degree
47.5%
19.7%
Own their home
63.2%
24.4%
Below poverty line
10.6%
23.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Newark for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $208,880 | +90% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $157,000 | +88% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $100,520 | +61% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $96,900 | +58% in Newark |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $128,340 | +58% in Newark |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $74,300 | +46% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $106,420 | +40% in Newark |
| Plumber | $56,940 | $78,610 | +38% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Newark cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $68,642 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Newark?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $56,147 in Newark, 61% more in Boise City.