Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Fountain, Colorado


The cost of living in Fountain, Colorado is 12.3% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $43,840 in Fountain, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain, Colorado is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fountain
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Fountain, CO
Compared to Meridian, Fountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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