Moving to Boise, ID
City Overview
Cost of Living
101
Avg Temperature
38°–63°F
State Income Tax
5.8%
Population
236K
Boise has transformed from a quiet mountain town into one of the fastest-growing cities in America. The Boise River Greenbelt, access to world-class skiing, and a tight-knit community keep quality of life high.
Average Moving Costs to Boise
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,147 mi | $3,345–$5,279 | $2,001–$3,345 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 670 mi | $2,441–$3,823 | $1,167–$2,308 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,448 mi | $2,831–$4,472 | $1,607–$2,855 |
| Houston, TX | 1,492 mi | $2,825–$4,469 | $1,631–$2,885 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 737 mi | $2,416–$3,799 | $1,204–$2,355 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,108 mi | $3,211–$5,090 | $1,980–$3,318 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,383 mi | $2,750–$4,352 | $1,570–$2,809 |
| San Diego, CA | 755 mi | $2,479–$3,887 | $1,215–$2,368 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,287 mi | $2,725–$4,301 | $1,515–$2,741 |
| San Jose, CA | 526 mi | $2,423–$3,777 | $1,085–$2,207 |
Neighborhoods in Boise
North End
A popular neighborhood in Boise, ID for newcomers and residents alike.
Hyde Park
A popular neighborhood in Boise, ID for newcomers and residents alike.
Boise Bench
A popular neighborhood in Boise, ID for newcomers and residents alike.
Harris Ranch
A popular neighborhood in Boise, ID for newcomers and residents alike.
Downtown
A popular neighborhood in Boise, ID for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Boise
Cost of Living Index
1% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,250/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,500/mo
Moving to Boise from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,147 miles
Full-Service
$3,345–$5,279
From Los Angeles, CA
670 miles
Full-Service
$2,441–$3,823
From Chicago, IL
1,448 miles
Full-Service
$2,831–$4,472
From Houston, TX
1,492 miles
Full-Service
$2,825–$4,469
From Phoenix, AZ
737 miles
Full-Service
$2,416–$3,799
From Philadelphia, PA
2,108 miles
Full-Service
$3,211–$5,090
From San Antonio, TX
1,383 miles
Full-Service
$2,750–$4,352
From San Diego, CA
755 miles
Full-Service
$2,479–$3,887
From Dallas, TX
1,287 miles
Full-Service
$2,725–$4,301
From San Jose, CA
526 miles
Full-Service
$2,423–$3,777
From Austin, TX
1,369 miles
Full-Service
$2,782–$4,395
From Jacksonville, FL
2,096 miles
Full-Service
$3,169–$5,033