Northwood, North Dakota vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 53.5% more expensive than Northwood, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $76,749 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Northwood, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is more expensive than Northwood, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Meridian
than in Northwood, North Dakota
Northwood, ND vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Northwood, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher