Dodge City, Kansas vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 58.2% more expensive than Dodge City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,105 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Dodge City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Dodge City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Meridian
than in Dodge City, Kansas
Dodge City, KS vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Dodge City, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower