Looking for a fresh start in a new Boise neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boise for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 6,989
-18%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 116
18% lower than Boise
Population 2,244
-15%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 116
15% lower than Boise
Population 237
-10%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 116
10% lower than Boise
Population 6,319
-10%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 116
10% lower than Boise
Population 1,810
-9%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 116
9% lower than Boise
Population 38,943
-9%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 116
9% lower than Boise
Population 10,929
-9%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 116
9% lower than Boise
Population 1,629
-7%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 116
7% lower than Boise
Population 6,156
-7%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 116
7% lower than Boise
Population 1,703
-6%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 116
6% lower than Boise
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