Stanwood, Washington vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 8.6% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,682 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Meridian
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Stanwood, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower