Meridian, Idaho vs. Lewistown, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewistown, Montana is 31.1% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $34,473 in Lewistown, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewistown, Montana is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lewistown
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Lewistown, MT
Compared to Meridian, Lewistown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% lower
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher