City Intelligence
Boise, ID
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Boise.
COL Index
109
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,600
Home price
$470,000
Population
235,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Boise.
Affordability
26/100
Weak
26
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
52/100
Moderate
52
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Boise
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $260,500 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $196,200 | 97 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $196,200 | 97 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $190,800 | 95 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $179,900 | 91 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $174,400 | 89 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $174,400 | 89 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $158,100 | 83 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $152,600 | 81 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $152,600 | 81 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Boise has the local purchasing power of approximately $91,700 in a national-average city.