In addition to our enviable weather, unparalleled natural scenery and limitless outdoor activities, the Boise Valley remains firmly rooted in the belief that what’s good for business is ultimately good for the community. The Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP) has worked diligently with leaders in both business and government to help establish and maintain one of the country’s most pro-business environments, attracting new companies and entrepreneurs to the region with the promise of lower business costs and a better – and more affordable – quality of life.
- Idaho offers the 12th lowest cost of doing business nationwide (Forbes)
- Overall business costs in the Boise Valley are nearly a third lower than in California and Washington
- Energy costs are the 2nd lowest in the country according to the Small Business & Entrepreneur Council
- Corporate taxes are the 17th lowest in the nation
- Idaho offers the lowest health insurance costs in the U.S.
- The Boise Metro ranks at 95.3% of the national average in ACCRA's Cost of Living Index (Q1 2012).
KPMG ranked Boise as #1 for lowest business costs in the Pacific US. In Professional Services, Boise ranked at 83.6% of the international average for cost of doing business. Click here to read KPMG's full report, or see how we ranked with a few other cities below:
Mark Warner, Vice President and General Manager
Motive Power
“We compete with many firms on the east coast and in the Midwest, and we’ve found ourselves to be extremely competitive. The Boise Valley’s low energy costs, low insurance costs, competitive wage rates, and the general atmosphere of cooperation from government leaders have all contributed positively to our growth and bottom line.” Read on.>>
