salaryBoise City is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$127
👥 People living there
237,242
439,418
Commute to work
18.9 min
29.8 min
College degree
47.5%
48.7%
Own their home
63.2%
42.3%
Below poverty line
10.6%
13.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $123,250 | +98% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $212,500 | +94% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $97,880 | $186,610 | +91% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $149,990 | +79% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $89,200 | +75% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $101,860 | +66% in Oakland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $134,460 | +65% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,610 | $219,080 | +65% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $70,502 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Oakland?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $109,576 in Oakland, 17% more in Oakland.