Meridian, Idaho vs. Searcy, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Searcy, Arkansas is 36.3% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $31,857 in Searcy, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Searcy, Arkansas is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Searcy
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Searcy, AR
Compared to Meridian, Searcy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower