Columbus Junction, Iowa vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 58.8% more expensive than Columbus Junction, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,424 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus Junction, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Columbus Junction, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Meridian
than in Columbus Junction, Iowa
Columbus Junction, IA vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Columbus Junction, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower