Boise, ID vs Nashville, TN

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

Nashville

66.8

#1501 nationally

Boise leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 26.8 min). Boise leads in walk score (38 vs 28). Boise leads in school rating (7.8 vs 5.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Boise, ID Nashville, TN
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#766) 66.8 (#1501)
Population 237,963 689,447
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $507,649 $434,068
Median Household Income $82,500 $68,134
Average Commute 19.1 min 26.8 min
Walk Score 38 28
Crime Level Low Moderate
School Rating 7.8 5.8
Cost of Living Index 104 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+10.3 D+27.4