City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 73 in Boise, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 85, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Boise is cheaper. Median rent is $1,446 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Boise and Frisco is significant: $83,904 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,446 in Boise and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Boise makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Boise at $1,446 average has pockets that run $1,246 and others at $1,846: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Boise and Frisco are 1,269 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,446 a month in Boise to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $568 a month (39%).
Median household income goes from $83,904 in Boise to $150,212 in Frisco, up $66,308 (79%).
The crime index goes from 73 in Boise to 43 in Frisco, down 30 points (41%).
The move
Frisco and Boise are 1,269 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,446 a month in Boise, down $568 a month (28%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $83,904 in Boise, down $66,308 (44%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 73 in Boise, up 30 points (70%).
Boise, ID
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
28% cheaper
Boise rent is 28% cheaper than Frisco
Boise
Winner$1,446/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,446 a month in Boise versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Boise is 28% cheaper. That's roughly $568/month back in your pocket ($6,816/year). Over five years that's $34,080 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Boise is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
79% higher
Frisco's median income is 79% higher than Boise
Boise
$83,904
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $83,904 in Boise, so typical pay runs 79% higher in Frisco (about $66,308 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Boise can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
41% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 41% lower than Boise
Boise
73 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 73 in Boise (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 41% lower in Frisco. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Frisco is the easier city. Boise can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
12% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 12% more comfortable than Boise
Boise
61°F avg · 70°F highs · comfort 89/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Boise averages about 61°F (70°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Boise averages around 61°F. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 12% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Boise if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Boise
Boise is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 28% cheaper here at about $1,446 a month. Choose Boise if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 79% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 68°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 41% lower than Boise (43 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Pay is the headline: Frisco median income is $150,212 versus $83,904 in Boise (44% higher). Rent still runs $2,014/month in Frisco and $1,446/month in Boise, so the wage edge only helps if your offer matches Frisco rates.
Frisco still pays more locally ($150,212 median income vs $83,904), which can offset the lease if your field pays Frisco rates.
Typical rent stays $1,446 in Boise and $2,014 in Frisco.
Pick Frisco when your field pays toward $150,212 median income. Otherwise, Boise's case rests on a $1,446 lease that leaves more room in the monthly budget.
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