Cost of Living Calculator - Elma, Washington vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 22.9% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $110,634 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Meridian
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Elma, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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