Fruita, Colorado vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 16.2% more expensive than Fruita, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $25,559 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fruita, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Fruita, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Meridian
than in Fruita, Colorado
Fruita, CO vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Fruita, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher