Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Greenville is 10% more affordable than Boise. A $75,000 salary in Boise is equivalent to $67,217 in Greenville.
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 Greenville sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Boise costs $420,000 compared to $250,000 in Greenville, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Boise versus $1,200 in Greenville.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Boise scores 99 while Greenville scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Boise (98) are lower than Greenville (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Boise is $60,818 compared to $48,912 in Greenville. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Greenville.
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