What is a pro or con of living in Meridian, Idahocompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 96% more expensive in Meridian.

What salary do I need to live in Meridian, Idaho copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $66,201 in Meridian, Idaho (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. MERIDIAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 32.4% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,201 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Meridian
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Meridian, ID

Compared to Grand Rapids, Meridian is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

96.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

4.9% lower

Health

23.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Rapids, MI vs. Meridian, ID

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