Cost of Living Calculator - Billings, Montana vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 26.9% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $86,274 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Meridian
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Billings, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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