Boise
United States, North America
0.2M people
America/Boise
English
City
Capital
Boise
Boise is the capital city of Idaho, known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, growing tech scene, and relatively affordable cost of living compared to other US cities.
Outdoor Recreation
Technology
Safety
85
Security
Very Safe
Cost
88
Living costs
Very Expensive
Healthcare
80
Medical
Excellent
25°
L: 10°
Best time to visitJune
Annual rainfall
380mmCost of Living
88
Overall Cost
Very Expensive
75
Rent Index
Expensive
92
Groceries
Very Expensive
85
Restaurants
Very Expensive
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$1,200
City center
3 Bedroom
$1,800
City center
Cost vs Global Average38% higher
Quality of LifeMedium expat community
78
Overall Quality Score
Excellent quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
78
Excellent
Good78
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
60
Good
Average60
Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
75
Excellent
Good75
Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
70
Very Good
Good70
English Proficiency
Language accessibility
99
Outstanding
Excellent99
Expat Integration
Community inclusion
75
Excellent
Good75
Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 60/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 75/100
Entertainment
70/100 entertainment options
Location
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Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$55K
Annual Salary
SPEED
100
Mbps Internet
SPACES
20
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
78
out of 100
Good78
Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
70
out of 100
Good70
Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
88
out of 100
Excellent88
Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
40h
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
90
Expensive
Bad90
System Overview
System Type
Private/Public Mix
Emergency Number
911
Hospital Density
25
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
79
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent93
Good health outcomes
Safety & Security
Overall SafetyVery Safe
Score: 85/100
Crime Rate IndexVery Low
Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
Political Stability95/100
Emergency
911
Disaster Risk
Low
Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
80
Health Index
LIFESPAN
79
Years
HOSPITALS
25
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
35
Fair
Poor35
Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
70
Good
Good70
Air Quality Index
Moderate air quality
65
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$40
Public Transport
PER LITER
$0.80
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$2.50
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
60
Good
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
65
Good
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
55
Fair
Nearby Airports
Boise Airport (BOI)
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
60
Good
Average60
Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
65
Good
Good65
Traffic Congestion
Moderate
45 Index
Poor45
Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$40
per month
Fuel
$0.8
per liter
Taxi
$2.5
per km
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
5
Schools
MONTHLY
$1,200
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
85
Excellent
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
80
Excellent
Major Universities
Boise State University
Higher education institution
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Good
70
Good70
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
60
Average60
Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
75
Good75
Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
70
Good70
Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
65
Good65
Language & Integration
English Proficiency
High
99
Excellent99
Language Barrier
Low
5
Bad5
Expat Community
Community Size
Medium
Integration Score
75
Good75
Digital Nomad GuideNomad Friendly
100 Mbps
Internet Speed
20
Coworking Spaces
Remote Work Infrastructure85/100
Visa Process90/100
Banking & Finance95/100
Avg Salary
$55,000
Work Hours/Week
40h
Internet Cost
$60/month
Visa Info
US visa requirements apply
Business Freedom88/100
Expat Life & Integration
Medium Community
Expat Community Size
Integration Ease75/100
Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
Score: 5/100 (lower is better)
English Proficiency99/100
Cultural Diversity60/100
Official Languages
English
Tipping Culture
Customary, 15-20%
Weekend Culture
Outdoor recreation, breweries, farmers markets
Practical Information
Time Zone
America/Boise
Languages
English
Emergency
911
Healthcare System
Private/Public Mix
Cultural Guidelines
Tipping
Customary, 15-20%
Weekend Culture
Outdoor recreation, breweries, farmers markets
Best Time to Visit
June
July
August
September
Natural Disaster Risk
Low
Visa Requirements
US visa requirements apply
Key Statistics
0.2M
Population
88
Cost Index
100 Mbps
Internet
$1.2K
1BR Rent
60
Transport
$55K
Avg Salary
🍱 Eating Out
🍱 Lunch Menu
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🥂 Dinner for 2
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🥪 Fast Food Meal
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🍻 Beer (0.5L)
—
☕ Cappuccino
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🥤 Coke (0.5L)
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🚌 Transportation
🚌 Local Ticket
—
🎟️ Monthly Pass
—
🚕 Taxi (8km)
—
⛽ Gas (1L)
—
🏠 Rent & Utilities
🏙️ 1BR City Center
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🏡 1BR Outside
—
🏙️ 3BR City Center
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🏡 3BR Outside
—
🔌 Utilities (1 person)
—
🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)
—
🛒 Groceries
🥛 Milk (1L)
—
🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
—
🍚 Rice (1kg)
—
🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
—
🧀 Cheese (1kg)
—
🐔 Chicken (1kg)
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🥩 Beef (1kg)
—
🍏 Apples (1kg)
—
💼 Other Services
🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
—
🎫 Cinema Ticket
—
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit
—
💇 Haircut
—
👖 Jeans
—
👟 Sneakers
—
👶 Daycare (Monthly)
—
🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)
—
📍 Location & Places
Universities
Boise State University
Nearby location
Airports
Boise Airport (BOI)
Nearby location
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