salaryBoise City is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$163
👥 People living there
237,242
319,069
Commute to work
18.9 min
31.3 min
College degree
47.5%
25.7%
Own their home
63.2%
56.8%
Below poverty line
10.6%
12.2%
Unemployment
3.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $70,880 | +39% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $97,880 | $133,940 | +37% in Riverside |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $105,030 | +29% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,610 | $169,920 | +28% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $134,800 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $102,260 | +22% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $101,870 | +20% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $64,910 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Riverside?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $98,192 in Riverside, 8% more in Riverside.