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Moving on a budget
Costs, cheaper cities and assistance. Start with these, or browse any topic from the menu.
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Compare Canyon and Ada County
Average rents run lower in Nampa than in Boise or Meridian.
Check assistance programs
Health coverage, food and child care help are run by the state.
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Cost of living
Housing, wages and a realistic budget
Open guide → Plan your moveRenting
Leases, deposits and tenant rights
Open guide → HousingHealth insurance
Marketplace, Medicaid and switching plans
Open guide → Health careChild care & preschool
Licensed care, waitlists and help paying
Open guide → Education & familyTransit, bikes & flights
Buses, the Greenbelt and BOI
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