5.4% below the United States average
Ranked #153 of 538 cities · More expensive than 71.6% of cities worldwide
Compared to United States average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | USD 1,530/mo | USD 1,323/mo | 14% |
| 3-Bedroom | USD 2,330/mo | USD 1,872/mo | 14% |
Boise has a composite cost index of 47.3 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 108 country PLI x 0.85 city factor
Boise is average by global standards (ranked #153 of 538 cities). It is 5.4% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
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