salaryBoise City is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$146
👥 People living there
237,242
188,065
Commute to work
18.9 min
20.9 min
College degree
47.5%
50%
Own their home
63.2%
42.3%
Below poverty line
10.6%
15.8%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Tempe for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $47,530 | +33% in Tempe |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $103,770 | +28% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $135,670 | +24% in Tempe |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $74,590 | +20% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $61,780 | -19% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $60,320 | +19% in Tempe |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $98,610 | +18% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,950 | $78,080 | +17% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $63,003 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Tempe?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $85,917 in Tempe, 5% more in Boise City.