Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Dearborn, Michigan


The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 19.2% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $40,380 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Dearborn, MI
Compared to Meridian, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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