Question 1

Is Boise or Yonkers cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Boise, ID is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $498/month less than in Yonkers, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,655/mo in Boise versus $1,730/mo in Yonkers.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Boise vs Yonkers?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $73,500/year before tax in Boise, ID and $86,500/year in Yonkers, NY — a difference of about $13,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Boise or Yonkers cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Boise, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $9,850/month in Boise and $10,651/month in Yonkers, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Boise or Yonkers?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Boise costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Boise74	Yonkers71
Est. monthly cost (single)	$3,970	$4,468
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$9,850	$10,651
Salary for comfort	$73,500/yr	$86,500/yr
Typical rent	$1,655	$1,730
Median home value	$456,000	$478,000
Median household income	$81,308	$81,816
Unemployment	3.3%	4.1%
Housing score	46	41
Jobs score	76	72
Safety score	78	79
Climate score	100	100
Amenities score	39	53
Population	235.7K	209.5K
Summer high / winter low	91° / 25°	85° / 27°

Boise, ID vs Yonkers, NY