Meridian, Idaho vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 28.4% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,249 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Meridian, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower