Boise City, Idaho has an overall cost of living index of 89.4, which is 10.6 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, while the typical home is valued around $484,800. Households earn a median of $83,904 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 36. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$83,904
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,446
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$484,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
89.4
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,170
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,381
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,655
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,318
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
89.4
Goods
97.0
Rents / Housing
75.7
Services
76.0
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $103,170 |
| Registered Nurse | $79,620 |
| Elementary Teacher | $62,230 |
| Electrician | $64,400 |
| Accountant | $76,640 |
| Plumber | $65,180 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $359,200 |
| Civil Engineer | $94,770 |
| Operations Manager | $108,360 |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,660 |
| Health Services Manager | $127,420 |
| Truck Driver | $59,210 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
237,242
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Census ACS
36.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,377
Per month
Avg Home Value
$467,958
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 83616 | — | $1,761 | $652,300 |
| ZIP 83642 | — | $1,499 | $429,400 |
| ZIP 83702 | — | $1,098 | $644,600 |
| ZIP 83703 | — | $1,232 | $429,300 |
| ZIP 83704 | — | $1,219 | $320,900 |
| ZIP 83705 | — | $1,093 | $321,700 |
| ZIP 83706 | — | $1,279 | $445,700 |
| ZIP 83709 | — | $1,548 | $392,500 |
| ZIP 83712 | — | $1,179 | $680,100 |
| ZIP 83713 | — | $1,554 | $376,300 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.9%
Boise City has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 89.4. The US national average is 100, so Boise City is 10.6 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Boise City is $1,446 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Boise City is $83,904 per year.
The median home value in Boise City is $484,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Boise City has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Idaho is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
