Montrose, Colorado vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 25.4% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $94,048 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Meridian
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Montrose, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher