Cost of Living Calculator - Montgomery, Alabama vs Meridian, Idaho


The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 53.3% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,649 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Meridian
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs Meridian, ID
Compared to Montgomery, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% higher
      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)
  284.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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