Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 8.8% cheaper than Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,365 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Meridian
than in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Fair Oaks Ranch, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher