New Bern, North Carolina vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 42.8% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,386 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Meridian
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to New Bern, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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)
  126.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower