Meridian, Idaho vs. Salmon, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salmon, Idaho is 27.0% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $72,996 in Salmon, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salmon, Idaho is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Salmon
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Salmon, ID
Compared to Meridian, Salmon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower