Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Hot Springs, Arkansas


The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 30.4% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $34,810 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Meridian, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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