Fountain, Colorado vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 14.1% more expensive than Fountain, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,729 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Fountain, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Meridian
than in Fountain, Colorado
Fountain, CO vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Fountain, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher