Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Kansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 30.1% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $139,747 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Kansas City, KS
Compared to Meridian, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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