Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
4% cheaper
Boise is 4% more affordable than Chandler. A $75,000 salary in Chandler is equivalent to $72,273 in Boise.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Boise has a housing index of 118 while Chandler sits at 126 (national average = 100). The median home in Boise costs $420,000 compared to $450,000 in Chandler, a difference of $30,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Boise versus $1,650 in Chandler.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Boise scores 99 while Chandler scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Boise (98) are higher than Chandler (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Boise is $60,818 compared to $88,234 in Chandler. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Boise.
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