Meridian, Idaho vs. Hayden, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayden, Idaho is 0.9% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $75,696 in Hayden, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayden, Idaho is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Hayden
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Hayden, ID
Compared to Meridian, Hayden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher