--- title: Reno vs Boise: Cost, Climate and the Move url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/reno-vs-boise/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Reno vs Boise # Reno vs Boise Boise is 417.7 road miles from our Sparks warehouse, about 7 h 36 min of driving, and Idaho taxes income at a flat 5.3 percent while Nevada taxes none. Boise's median home value is $484,800 against $548,300 in Reno. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Reno and Boise are often on the same short list for people leaving larger coastal markets. They are both mountain-west cities with an outdoor lifestyle, but they differ in tax structure, winter pattern and the distance between them. ## The road between them The drive from our Sparks warehouse to Boise runs 417.7 miles, with about 217 miles on US 95 and 162 on I-80 before a short stretch on ID 55 and I-84. No Sierra pass sits on the route, so the crossing is a high desert drive that is mostly open in all seasons, although the last stretch in Idaho can see winter weather. That is a long haul, and a move in either direction crosses a state line, so it is an interstate move under federal rules. If you are moving to Nevada, you book with O'Brien's and we coordinate the move from Idaho through the Bekins network, then deliver, unpack and store in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. ## Taxes and registration Idaho's State Tax Commission lists a flat 5.3 percent individual income tax rate for 2025, with the first $4,811 of a single filer's income at zero. Its sales tax is 6 percent. Nevada has no individual income tax and a 6.85 percent statewide minimum sales tax, with county add-ons. Idaho asks new residents to title and register a vehicle and apply for a license within 30 days, and Nevada uses the same 30 days. Our [new resident checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/) covers the Nevada side. ## Housing and income In the 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey, Boise city shows a median household income of $83,904, a median gross rent of $1,446 and a median home value of $484,800. Reno city shows a median household income of $80,760, a median gross rent of $1,556 and a median home value of $548,300. Renters are 36.8 percent of Boise households and 50.2 percent of Reno's, which makes Boise more of an owner market. The Boise City metro area has about 811,115 people, while the city itself has 237,242, a little under Reno city's 273,212. ## Climate side by side NOAA's normals show Boise's January high at 38.8 F with 17.6 inches of snow a year and 11.51 inches of precipitation. Reno's January high is 47.7 F, with 20.9 inches of snow and 7.35 inches of precipitation. Boise's July high is 92.7 F and Reno's 93.9 F. Boise winters run colder in the daytime, and Reno's mild days come with freezing nights. ## People moving between the two The Census Bureau's 2024 one-year estimates count about 2,150 people moving from Idaho to Nevada and about 3,270 moving from Nevada to Idaho, with wide margins of error on both, so treat them as a rough picture of two-way traffic. Whichever way you head, a free in-home estimate from O'Brien's includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes you keep. Call 775-359-6683. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Idaho State Tax Commission, Individual Income Tax Rate Schedule](https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/income-tax/individual-income/individual-income-tax-rate-schedule/) - [Idaho Transportation Department, New to Idaho](https://itd.idaho.gov/guide/new-to-idaho/) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/) - [NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Nevada taxes for new residents (no state income tax)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/taxes/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) - [Cost of living in Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/cost-of-living/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) Moving to Reno guides ## Read next - [Reno vs the Bay Area](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/reno-vs-bay-area/) - [Sparks vs Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/sparks-vs-reno/) - [Carson City vs Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/carson-city-vs-reno/) - [Retiring in Reno and Sparks](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/retiring-in-reno/) - [Retiring in Carson City and the Carson Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/retiring-in-carson-valley/) - [Moving to Lake Tahoe: North Shore vs South Shore](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-lake-tahoe/) - [New Nevada resident checklist: first 30, 60, 90 days](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/) - [Washoe County property taxes and the abatement cap](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/property-taxes/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How far is Boise from Reno? 417.7 road miles from our Sparks warehouse, about 7 h 36 min of driving. ### Does Idaho have an income tax? Yes. The Idaho State Tax Commission lists a flat 5.3 percent rate for 2025. Nevada has none. ### Which city has the lower rent? Boise city's median gross rent is $1,446 against $1,556 in Reno city, per the 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) J Jennifer C. August 3, 2023 Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job. C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070