salaryBoise City is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,711
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$105
👥 People living there
237,242
195,300
Commute to work
18.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
47.5%
32.3%
Own their home
63.2%
50.8%
Below poverty line
10.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $56,940 | $101,010 | +77% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $105,090 | +71% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $127,360 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $54,780 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $73,710 | +45% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $121,050 | +45% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $155,330 | +41% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $85,350 | +37% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $64,287 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $87,723 in Vancouver, 3% more in Boise City.