Newport, Maine vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 34.4% more expensive than Newport, Maine.

You would need a salary of $167,942 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Newport, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Meridian
than in Newport, Maine
Newport, ME vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Newport, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher