Cost of Living Calculator - Mead, Washington vs Ponderay, Idaho


The cost of living in Ponderay, Idaho is 21.2% cheaper than Mead, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,117 in Ponderay, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Mead, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponderay, Idaho is cheaper than Mead, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ponderay
than in Mead, Washington
Mead, WA vs Ponderay, ID
Compared to Mead, Ponderay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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