Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Balch Springs, Texas


The cost of living in Balch Springs, Texas is 19.7% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $80,338 in Balch Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Balch Springs, Texas is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Balch Springs
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Balch Springs, TX
Compared to Meridian, Balch Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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