Meridian, Idaho vs. Butte-Silver Bow, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana is 33.2% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $33,418 in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Butte-Silver Bow, Montana is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Butte-Silver Bow
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Butte Silver Bow, MT
Compared to Meridian, Butte Silver Bow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower