Moving from Boise, ID to Long Beach, CA
Your Complete Guide
895
Miles
16.3 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South
Primary Highway
Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Boise, ID
Long Beach, CA
Cost of Living Index
105
142
Median Home Price
$440,000
$700,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,800/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$115
$130
Grocery Index
98
104
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 895-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Boise, ID and Long Beach, CA.
Sacramento, CA
California's capital city known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. A rapidly growing city with a revitalized downtown and proximity to wine country.
Farm-to-fork dining, Old Sacramento, and state government
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's capital nestled against the Wasatch Mountains with world-class skiing nearby. A growing tech hub known as the Silicon Slopes.
World-class skiing, Temple Square, and outdoor recreation
State Transition Guide: Idaho → California
Moving from Idaho to California? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 10 days of establishing residency in California
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 20 days in California
Vehicle inspection: Smog check required
Things to Know About California
- Smog certification required for vehicle registration
- Proposition 13 limits property tax increases
- Lane splitting on motorcycles is legal
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 895 miles via I-5 South, taking about 16.3 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 3 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.