Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Boise is 8% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $69,130 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 Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Boise costs $420,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $80,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Boise versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Boise scores 99 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Boise (98) are lower than Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Boise is $60,818 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Boise.
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