What is the cost of living in Boise?

The cost of living in Boise is 30.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 69.9). Groceries are 21.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 28.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 860 per month. Local purchasing power index is 150.3 (NYC = 100).

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30.1% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-30.1%

vs NYC

EUR 860

Estimated rent in

150.3

Purchasing Power

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Boise

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

69.9 Moderate

Rent

33.3 Very affordable

Groceries

78.1 Above average

Restaurants

71.7 Moderate

Purchasing Power

150.3 Very strong

Estimated rent in Boise

1-BR — City centre EUR 860/mo

1-BR — Outside centre EUR 645/mo

3-BR — City centre EUR 1,498/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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