Sammamish, Washington vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 43.8% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $168,643 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Meridian
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Sammamish, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower