salaryBoise City is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$127
👥 People living there
237,242
528,706
Commute to work
18.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
47.5%
37.1%
Own their home
63.2%
51.7%
Below poverty line
10.6%
13.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,880 | $171,460 | +75% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $103,390 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $178,540 | +63% in Sacramento |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $122,330 | +51% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $74,440 | +46% in Sacramento |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $118,460 | +42% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $46,310 | $61,970 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $111,460 | +31% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $65,049 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $94,176 in Sacramento, 4% more in Sacramento.