Side-by-side
Boise vs Spokane
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID80 | Spokane, WA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 57 |
| Affordability | 92 | 95 |
| Housing | 51 | 46 |
| Jobs | 80 | 30 |
| Safety | 93 | 33 |
| Climate | 99 | 86 |
| Amenities | 45 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,637 | $3,644 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,190 | $1,114 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $326,200 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $65,745 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Population | 235.7K | 229.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 24° | 84° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 234 | 175 |