salaryBoise City is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$109
👥 People living there
237,242
754,195
Commute to work
18.9 min
26 min
College degree
47.5%
68.4%
Own their home
63.2%
43.7%
Below poverty line
10.6%
9.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $146,030 | +75% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $102,920 | +68% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $56,940 | $95,230 | +67% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $101,780 | +65% in Seattle |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $133,690 | +64% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $102,170 | +64% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $57,280 | +60% in Seattle |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $164,980 | +50% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $67,770 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Seattle?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $133,583 in Seattle, 32% more in Seattle.