Arvada, Colorado vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 10.0% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,989 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Meridian
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Arvada, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower