Cost of Living in Boise City, ID
Boise City, ID — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
98.4
U.S. average = 100 · #103 of 387
Median wage
$49,100
all jobs · $3,345/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,369
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Boise City, ID to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
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Prices in Boise City, ID vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.4 | −1.6% |
| Housing | 105.6 | +5.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 70.7 | −29.3% |
| Other services | 99.0 | −1.0% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Boise City, ID
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,162 | $46,480/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,369 | $54,760/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,643 | $65,720/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,300 | $92,000/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,750 | $110,000/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Boise City, ID
Your take-home pay
$40,138
per year · effective tax rate 18.3%
$3,345Monthly
$1,672Twice a month
$1,544Every 2 weeks
$19.30Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,712
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,044
- Medicare (1.45%)$712
- Idaho income tax$1,494
- Take-home pay$40,138
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.30% state
Highest-paying jobs in Boise City, ID
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | $189,741 | $192,844 |
| Chief Executive | $172,780 | $121,312 | $123,296 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $168,530 | $118,632 | $120,572 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $161,990 | $114,509 | $116,382 |
| Marketing Manager | $159,930 | $113,210 | $115,061 |
| Pharmacist | $150,710 | $107,397 | $109,153 |
| Sales Manager | $141,440 | $101,552 | $103,213 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,800 | $97,366 | $98,958 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,610 | $95,985 | $97,555 |
| Software Developer | $131,590 | $95,342 | $96,901 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $131,570 | $95,329 | $96,888 |
| Financial Manager | $131,130 | $95,052 | $96,606 |
| Managers, All Other | $130,970 | $94,951 | $96,504 |
| Electrical Engineer | $129,790 | $94,207 | $95,747 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $124,330 | $90,764 | $92,249 |
| Human Resources Manager | $115,360 | $84,980 | $86,370 |
| Construction Manager | $109,990 | $81,487 | $82,819 |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $81,350 | $82,681 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $108,730 | $80,667 | $81,986 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $104,430 | $77,870 | $79,143 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City, ID expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Boise City, ID metro area are 98.4% of the U.S. average, with housing at 105.6%. It is the #103 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Boise City, ID?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $59,035 in Boise City, ID (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $49,100.
How much is rent in Boise City, ID?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Boise City, ID are $1,162 for a studio, $1,369 for one bedroom, $1,643 for two bedrooms and $2,300 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Boise City, ID
Management Occupations
- Chief Executive — $172,780
- Architectural and Engineering Manager — $168,530
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $161,990
- Marketing Manager — $159,930
- Sales Manager — $141,440
- Financial Manager — $131,130
- Managers, All Other — $130,970
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $124,330
- Human Resources Manager — $115,360
- Construction Manager — $109,990
- Industrial Production Manager — $108,730
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $101,440
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — $97,610
- General and Operations Manager — $83,680
- Social and Community Service Manager — $81,970
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $59,910
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $98,580
- Management Analyst — $86,390
- Cost Estimator — $79,700
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $79,440
- Accountant and Auditor — $76,700
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $76,400
- Compliance Officer — $72,860
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $70,260
- Loan Officer — $66,450
- Human Resources Specialist — $66,060
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $62,380
- Training and Development Specialist — $62,210
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $131,590
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $101,330
- Data Scientist — $97,950
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $94,140
- Computer Systems Analyst — $81,280
- Computer User Support Specialist — $58,340
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Computer Hardware Engineer — $131,570
- Electrical Engineer — $129,790
- Industrial Engineer — $100,840
- Civil Engineer — $99,510
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — $94,270
- Mechanical Engineer — $91,340
- Architectural and Civil Drafter — $63,160
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Forest and Conservation Technician — $57,660
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $61,730
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $60,990
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $48,090
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $109,780
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $53,470
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $63,620
- Instructional Coordinator — $63,030
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $61,230
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $61,140
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $60,750
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $36,880
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $35,990
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $34,960
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $32,660
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Public Relations Specialist — $63,130
- Graphic Designer — $55,970
- Coach and Scout — $45,570
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer — $39,680
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Pharmacist — $150,710
- Physician Assistant — $134,800
- Nurse Practitioner — $132,610
- Registered Nurse — $97,880
- Dental Hygienist — $94,650
- Speech-Language Pathologist — $84,380
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $81,640
- Surgical Technologist — $76,650
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $66,950
- Medical Records Specialist — $55,970
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $46,680
- Pharmacy Technician — $46,600
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Dental Assistant — $47,250
- Medical Assistant — $46,310
- Phlebotomist — $45,610
- Nursing Assistant — $39,220
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $35,850
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $84,940
- Firefighter — $76,280
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $54,830
- Security Guard — $37,380
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $38,860
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,230
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $35,890
- Waiter and Waitress — $35,830
- Food Preparation Worker — $35,340
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $34,510
- Dishwasher — $33,470
- Cooks, Fast Food — $32,810
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $29,660
- Bartender — $28,840
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $28,030
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $27,540
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $58,760
- First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $48,390
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $43,540
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,140
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $35,150
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $50,450
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $35,890
- Animal Caretaker — $33,510
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $30,650
- Childcare Worker — $30,630
- Recreation Worker — $30,620
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $104,430
- First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers — $80,320
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $65,760
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $64,620
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $61,810
- Insurance Sales Agent — $59,470
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $47,350
- Parts Salesperson — $46,970
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $41,600
- Real Estate Sales Agent — $39,820
- Retail Salesperson — $35,670
- Cashier — $32,000
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $64,840
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $60,670
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $60,200
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $59,990
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — $52,580
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,700
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk — $49,000
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $47,420
- Customer Service Representative — $46,640
- Office Clerks, General — $45,860
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $45,480
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $45,170
- Teller — $42,880
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $41,700
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $37,500
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $35,170
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $77,500
- Construction and Building Inspector — $62,700
- Electrician — $61,610
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $60,930
- Roofer — $60,100
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $56,940
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher — $56,060
- Sheet Metal Worker — $55,920
- Carpenter — $50,850
- Construction Laborer — $47,510
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $45,500
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer — $44,300
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $75,350
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — $64,290
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $63,620
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $60,340
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $57,270
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — $56,980
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $48,630
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $48,190
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $73,100
- Machinist — $60,430
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $50,240
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $49,820
- Food Batchmaker — $49,570
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $45,930
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $44,710
- Butcher and Meat Cutter — $44,350
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $38,610
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker — $36,240
- Baker — $35,350
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $60,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $56,790
- Bus Drivers, School — $47,550
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $47,440
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $44,480
- Light Truck Driver — $44,400
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $37,670
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,530
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $36,380
- Driver/Sales Worker — $36,070
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $35,780