Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 32.3% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $171,931 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Meridian
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Knoxville, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher