Boise, Idaho (#5) “The capital of Idaho is the fifth-best place to live on a $55,000 salary. If you earn exactly $55,000, Boise’s median monthly housing costs of $922 will consume only 20% of your income. That means plenty left over for fun and social activities....
Meridian #1: “Officially Idaho’s second-largest city, Meridian keeps topping national lists for good reason. A healthy economy, plenty of job opportunities, and a unique community centered around learning, fostering connections, and exploring new ideas has...
(#2 Boise) “..In order to determine what state capitals are worth, WalletHub’s data team compared all 50 across 42 key indicators of affordability, economic strength, quality of education and health, and overall living standards. Our data set ranges from “cost of...
Boise (#12): “When considering a move people are concerned about finding a job in their field, earning enough to afford a home, sending their kids to good schools and feeling like a part of their community,” said Kim Castro, executive editor at U.S. News, in a...
“Boise (#12) is a recreationalist’s paradise. If you value the outdoors and time spent among rivers, mountains, canyons, deserts and lakes – and all the activities encapsulated therein – it’s worth a serious look. Idaho’s capital sits squarely on the...
(#2) Meridian’s “annual unemployment rate is quite low, At just 3.5% compared to the national jobless rate of 5.3%. Moreover, jobs are being added to the local economy faster than in most of the United States. The number of jobs increased by nearly 10% from 2013...
