salaryBoise City is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$106
👥 People living there
237,242
641,165
Commute to work
18.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
47.5%
53.8%
Own their home
63.2%
52%
Below poverty line
10.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $56,940 | $101,010 | +77% in Portland |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $105,090 | +71% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $127,360 | +57% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $54,780 | +53% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $73,710 | +45% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $121,050 | +45% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $155,330 | +41% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $85,350 | +37% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Portland cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $64,287 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Portland?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $98,056 in Portland, 8% more in Portland.