Cost of Living in South Boise Village, Boise, ID

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
17%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index South Boise Village Boise Idaho
Cost of living10711496
Goods & Services106106101
Groceries104104101
Health care10210299
Housing11713988
Transportation111111105
Utilities848486
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in South Boise Village is 12% higher than the Boise average
  • The cost of living in South Boise Village is 7% higher than the national average
  • South Boise Village housing is 17% higher than the national average
  • Idaho general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Idaho state income tax is 123% higher than the national average

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around South Boise Village

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South Boise Village Your current location Population: 1,582 A- Franklin Randolph Neighborhood: 3.8mi / 6.0km away Population: 6,820 A+ Vista Neighborhood: 1.0mi / 1.7km away Population: 10,636 A Morris Hill Neighborhood: 2.6mi / 4.2km away Population: 1,775 A West Bench Neighborhood: 5.0mi / 8.0km away Population: 9,013 A Central Bench Neighborhood: 2.2mi / 3.6km away Population: 6,026 A- Maple Grove-Franklin Neighborhood: 4.9mi / 7.8km away Population: 2,166 A- Central Rim Neighborhood: 2.4mi / 3.9km away Population: 827 B+ Veterans Park Neighborhood: 3.5mi / 5.6km away Population: 6,106 B+ West Valley Neighborhood: 6.7mi / 10.8km away Population: 26,653 B+ Sunrise Rim Neighborhood: 1.4mi / 2.2km away Population: 951 B+ Depot Bench Neighborhood: 1.1mi / 1.8km away Population: 6,879 B+ Winstead Park Neighborhood: 3.7mi / 6.0km away Population: 6,423 B Pioneer Neighborhood: 4.0mi / 6.4km away Population: 229 B Hillcrest Neighborhood: 2.0mi / 3.3km away Population: 4,202 B Garden City City: 2.9mi / 4.7km away Population: 11,873 B Boise City: 1.6mi / 2.6km away Population: 228,057 B Robie Creek City: 10.7mi / 17.2km away Population: 1,380 B Southeast Boise Neighborhood: 3.0mi / 4.9km away Population: 35,197 B- Riverland East Neighborhood: 5.3mi / 8.6km away Population: NaN B- Collister Neighborhood: 6.1mi / 9.8km away Population: 7,507 B- Meridian City: 10.1mi / 16.2km away Population: 107,787 C+ Southwest Ada Neighborhood: 5.7mi / 9.1km away Population: 37,963 C+ Northwest Neighborhood: 7.8mi / 12.6km away Population: 1,661 C Sunset Neighborhood: 3.9mi / 6.3km away Population: 2,837 C Downtown Neighborhood: 1.6mi / 2.6km away Population: 2,432 D+
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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Household$45,215$3,768$1,055$1,357

          Idaho Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Idaho 6% 8.5%

          Idaho Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Idaho 5.8% 5.8%

          Goods & Services

          Item Boise National avg. Difference
          Haircut $27.88$24.2614.9%
          Beauty Salon $41.57$45.568.8%
          Toothpaste $4.22$3.7014.1%
          Shampoo $1.21$1.285.3%
          Movie $11.60$12.134.4%
          Bowling $18.53$18.002.9%

          Groceries

          Item Boise National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.96$5.842.1%
          Fried Chicken $1.46$1.577.0%
          Milk $4.91$4.675.0%
          Potatoes $4.57$4.937.4%
          Pizza $11.56$12.094.4%
          Beer $10.59$10.411.7%

          Health Care

          Item Boise National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $152.62$125.6821.4%
          Doctor $150.90$135.7811.1%
          Dentist $97.00$113.2914.4%
          Ibuprofen $10.79$10.651.3%
          Lipitor $524.49$468.6011.9%

          Housing

          Item Boise National avg. Difference
          Home Price $282,900.00$184,700.0053.2%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,525.04$2,346.697.6%
          Apartment Rent $1,009.00$949.006.3%

          Transportation

          Item Boise National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $3.60$3.463.9%
          Tire Balancing $75.93$59.9226.7%

          Utilities

          Item Boise National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $154.20$193.9920.5%
          Phone $176.97$192.257.9%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Boise, ID228,05711414.0%

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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