Boise, ID vs Glendale, AZ

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Boise

73.2

#766 nationally

vs

Glendale

66.3

#1555 nationally

Boise leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 28.3 min). Boise leads in median household income ($82,500 vs $66,375). Glendale leads in walk score (40 vs 38).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Boise, ID Glendale, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#766) 66.3 (#1555)
Population 237,963 253,855
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $507,649 $405,789
Median Household Income $82,500 $66,375
Average Commute 19.1 min 28.3 min
Walk Score 38 40
Crime Level Low 13.4
School Rating 7.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+10.3 R+3.5