Meridian, Idaho vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 15.6% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $42,194 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in United States
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Boise, ID
Compared to Meridian, Boise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher