Living in BOISE IDAHO PROS and CONS 2025 [THE HONEST TRUTH]

[@GeorgeSki66]

I really liked visiting Idaho Feb 2023 it is a very nice place Star , Nampa , Eagle , it is so nice to b able to wear a winter coat and gloves and a ski hat and not sweat . I want ot move their when I retire here in California

[@Mike-lo4vt]

The patchwork paint is what is used to cover graffiti. Graffiti can happen almost daily in some parts of town. The paint is used to try and deter this. It only has to be similar in color because it could be, being painted on a daily basis in some circumstances. There are actual graffiti teams whose sole purpose is to cover tagging, which helps in suppressing gang control over certain neighborhoods. This is the sad reality of life in Los Angeles, CA.

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

They have a rapid graffiti response team in Phoenix too! Guaranteed removal within 24hrs but it doesn’t look like patch work.

[@James-f9y7v]

Have you done any comparison to Colorado vs Idaho?

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Not really! What would you like to see? We just helped someone relocate from Aurora CO. And many others from CO.

[@alisonpaulson5564]

My friend in Oregon said ,they closed the self check outs at Walmart and now charge $100.00 a year to use them. Workers said ,they want to become like Amazon. Here in California it looks like they will be doing the same.

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

What haha! That’s insanity…. Just looked this up….Walmart and Target have stated that these are “Express Self Checkouts” (not the normal self checkout) and will cost. The other ones are still free to use.

[@mattdecker6791]

We don't have "diversity" in our California town either, it's 85% Latino.

[@1badmotheru]

😬

[@cruznsuzn6644]

My kid is at Boise State and couldn't believe the increase of cost of living/tuition in the last 2 yrs. We had planned on escaping there too but now housing is insane! I do my research like you (your previous vid about people not paying attention to whom they are voting for) and I worry about things changing up there. I have friends that moved there and they have become a bit "relaxed" about doing homework on conservatives. Also, I'm trying to escape Gov Newsome, and the Boise mayor is best pals with him. I hope that their "wokeism" doesn't bleed out to Canyon County. Even after all of my cons, ID is still my number 1 state to relocate to and bring my red vote! Exciting to watch BSU in the Fiesta Bowl last night even with the loss. Love your videos!

[@kurthealy9508]

Love it

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Thank you 🙏

[@gretchenlemay1796]

The growth that has come to Boise has tainted it enormously… I feel like a stranger in my own town. It makes me sad…

[@valerierocha6952]

It’s happening everywhere, I live in a smaller California town and it’s been taken over by LA and the Bay and young families can’t afford it. It’s crazy

[@set7161]

What about a French Canadian moving to Boise? Are Canadian welcome in Idaho?

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Of course!

[@sradcd]

Rate the hospitals, and medical Doctors. Ex, dentist, Ophthalmologist,

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

The docs are great! Sometimes hard to get into the specialist. We have a membership based primary care so that makes things move pretty quickly.

[@scrwwea_nhl_hut5288]

New Idaho resident here. The quality of healthcare is absolute garbage. This nonsensical “slower pace of living” is code for nobody cares, nobody calls you back and there is no urgency to your medical issue. The dentists are just as bad. Good luck finding a dentist who is open on Friday, much less the weekend. You can tell how worthless this info is by her number one and two choices which are shopping or access to unlocked lotion and free grocery bags. And by the way, all local Idaho Walmart’s just reduced the size of self check out due to theft. What a joke.

[@williamhoffmann8639]

Idaho will never become a looney state !! I love it here...

[@sergiolopez5113]

I want to move over there, but the weather is not that good

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

It’s good 8 months of the year! And great for about 6.

[@rojo1124]

Where are good places to eat? My experience is the food is not seasoned or they try and serve old food. Maybe its because im from the south

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Where in the South? I (Rachel) lived in GA for a few years and the fried chicken dinner in Star at PROOF is really good! Favorite breakfast is surprisingly a chain, the name of it is, The Griddle. I do agree restaurants are hit and miss out here so I’m trying to think. Lemontree makes great sandwiches. Amano in Caldwell is super good. Wylder in Boise is super good too.

[@rojo1124]

@@LivingInIdahoHomes great! I will check out these places, but multiple states in the south including Texas. It's hard to match TX food though I know. I cant find decent Hispanic, bar b que , or middle eastern food. The reviews online dont match my experience.

[@sradcd]

What about retiring in Idaho in your 70’s is it easy to make friends

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

The people we know say it is! They say it’s all about the right community you move into and church you find. Most people find their friends that way when they move out here.

[@WranglermanLevi]

Born in Idaho, lived in Boise/Meridian for 11 years until 2018. Overall we enjoyed our experience there but the influx and traffic problems got to be too much. We moved out of the burbs to a nice community outside of Boise and commuted for a few years, This was a big improvement but we ultimately left the area for something better.

[@nessentialsunlimited]

Where did you find your better place. Looking for exactly that myself. Appreciate your insight.

[@WranglermanLevi]

@@nessentialsunlimited I think everyone's "better place" varies so it depends what makes you happy. We moved to Wyoming.

[@nessentialsunlimited]

Right on. Thanks I went to school in Laramie WY lived there for 9 months. I wish I had explored more because the little bit that I did was beautiful.

[@WranglermanLevi]

@@nessentialsunlimited It's a different lifestyle for sure, no starbucks on every corner. Some people thrive on the independence, solitude and open space, some people hate it. Winters are harsh.

[@katherinerobinson865]

Do you guys have any rental home companies you’d recommend? We may be moving there from out of state and don’t want to commit to buying a house quite yet before getting to know the area. Also could you guys make a video dedicated to the shopping and restaurant scene there?😊

[@Searles007]

Try Humphry Property Management.

[@jedwin4816]

Great video until you start to apologize for the lack of some kinds of people and to much of another in your state. Its still a somewhat free country. People can move around and live wherever they want and can afford. It is what it is. If your seeking a certain type or group of people you can find it in this great country. Or not- who cares?

[@Mookie73242]

I feel like Idaho is the midwest of out west.

[@springinfialta106]

I thought there was a lot of pan handling in Idaho, i.e. the people who handled pans in the streams to pan for gold.

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

😂 There is a lot of that! It’s really neat to hear stories from families who’ve been here for many generations that have mined their land. Really special!

[@reyrey7741]

What city in california were you talking about?

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

During my trip I was in Burbank, Santa Clarita, Quartz Hill and Mojave. So my commentary is about different things I saw in each (or, in all) and during the drive from place to place.

[@reyrey7741]

@@LivingInIdahoHomes thank you for answering:)

[@mattdecker6791]

Excellent comparison of Boise area to urban California! 😊

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Thank you 🙏

[@waynobots]

A mini South Dakota

[@cdeep4548]

Idk what part of California you’re talking about but where I live I can go into a retail store and grab whatever I want. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Where are you? I was in Santa Clarita and Quartz Hill

[@cdeep4548]

@@LivingInIdahoHomes I’m in Santa Rosa in Sonoma County.

[@amandarussell8867]

I was thinking the same thing. Spent some time in Santa Rosa recently and it was amazing and beautiful. I felt incredibly safe. Everyone I met was more friendly than the people I meet in Boise. I was able to pick up and purchase anything I needed too.

[@p.sherman3158]

@@LivingInIdahoHomesSanta Clarita is very nice. But I’m moving from there to Boise.

[@ininjau]

I grew up in idaho, but remember my father experiencing a ton of racism. I hope in 2024, Boise/Treasure Valley is not as bad as my father had experienced

[@JDB-ru4lp]

Love the hat

[@xolaurenmarsh]

Where were you in California that you were noticing those things? Def depends on where you go

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

LA to Mojave ☀️

[@RandyKildow]

Boise was once a very nice place. Today it has become a California cesspool.

[@kathyleicester7306]

Boise is a completely different state from North Idaho. Those of us in North Idaho consider Boise and parts south to be the communist part of the state.

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Boise definitely has that reputation among us here in the suburbs.

[@ininjau]

​@@LivingInIdahoHomes why?

[@williamhoffmann8639]

Only because of the college..😮

[@Devine2323]

5.8% income tax!??

[@tammyhayden2276]

Love the Hat! God is so so good 👍 I currently are considering moving from TN to Idaho. I love a sense of community, family values and morals, and a very Red state. Can you speak about job industry, healthcare, and taxes

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Thank you 🙏 the past couple vids cover those topics. The job market is soft and that’s cause we don’t have enough of them. There is a HUGE demand for businesses here. Healthcare is also in demand. Taxes are minimal (IMO). Property taxes are on a levy rate so basically less than 1% property value. There is income tax and sales tax but both are reasonable.

[@scrwwea_nhl_hut5288]

Recent transplant to Idaho. Let me be brutally honest. There is no job market here unless you want to work in retail or a call center. If you are an educated professional, do NOT move here without securing a job. I moved here months ago and havent secured a job, only had one interview and have 15 years of experience and an advanced degree. Also, its not as community based, value centric and conservative as you might think. Lots of churches doing their own thing, running very progressive Christian services, not adhering to biblical teachings or being very obedient. Being here is very different than visiting or watching in on KZbin. Ive heard the North is very different is some regards but the weather is much more challenging and the job market even worse.

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Shoot me an email and I give you my cell number so we can chat. Unfortunately the NAR (new apostolic reformation) movement has infiltrated churches all across the US and it’s not easy to find a theologically sound church anymore. I can help with that and some of the other things you mentioned. I know you’ve already moved and don’t need a realtor, but I don’t want you here and feeling how you are when I have solutions.

[@scrwwea_nhl_hut5288]

@@LivingInIdahoHomesthank you for replying to my previous post. What email would you like me to send something to? In the video description there are two: info@…. And then an email associated with your channel. Thanks again

[@Rene...startingover]

I live in Idaho...very near Boise....I see people hanging out in their pajamas ALL THE TIME! A lot of people look like they just rolled out of bed! Where are you hanging out? Do you just hang downtown in that Trader Joe's area?

[@AnnBarlow-qv3tb]

❤️🤍💙TRUMP

[@triciagrant2315]

Boise isn't really Idaho. Head north.

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

A lot of the families relocating find Northern Idaho’s weather very intimidating. I’d say that seems to be the biggest reason our clients pick this area over N. Idaho. It’s sssoooo beautiful up there.

[@p.sherman3158]

Stop comparing a part of the state that is hundreds of miles away. Treasure valley is a desert. North Idaho is too extreme on the snow. Let people for gods sake live their lives.

[@p.sherman3158]

This isn’t a “dump on Boise” video. This is a treasure valley video.

[@p.sherman3158]

You are dumping way too much on Boise but then saying be nice to your neighbors. Well in those new developments since you are living on top of each other you better be nice right ?

[@calimomma4741]

As a Californian I’m cracking up listening to this!!! Ca is a big state! You go to downtown LA. Yes it’s gross and dangerous spots things locked up. You head to a diff area it can be small town clean as be

[@p.sherman3158]

That whole state is about keeping up with the joneses.

[@DHaworth100]

Of course you are going to say it's nice because you need to sell homes and make your money.

[@LivingInIdahoHomes]

Watch more of my videos. I definitely do not sugar coat anything. I wouldn’t live just anywhere in the Treasure Valley and I’m very honest about that.