Fort Worth, Texas vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 18.3% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,445 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Meridian
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Fort Worth, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower