Portland vs Boise: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Boise is about 7% cheaper overall. Here is how Portland and Boise compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Portland cost-of-living index: 113 vs 100
- Boise cost-of-living index: 105 vs 100
- Portland median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
- Boise median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
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