Meridian, Idaho vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 23.9% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $38,059 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Meridian, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  47.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher