Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 11.2% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $125,079 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Meridian
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Farmington Hills, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower